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Charlestown (Cornish: Porth Meur, meaning great cove) is a village and port on the south coast of Cornwall, England, in the civil parish of St Austell Bay. It is situated approximately 2 miles (3 km) southeast of St Austell town centre. [1] The port at Charlestown developed in the late 18th century from the fishing village of West Polmear.
Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre The Shipwreck Treasure Museum (previously the Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre ) located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Charlestown, Cornwall , England, is a historical museum housing over 8,000 artifacts from over 150 different shipwrecks.
Hundreds of items recovered from shipwrecks, including cannons, crockery, and other treasures are being put up for auction. The artefacts, dating from the 16th Century to more recent wrecks, are ...
The cultural calendar of Cornwall is punctuated by numerous historic and community festivals and celebrations. In particular there are strong links between parishes and their patronal feast days (which are often days not directly linked to official church patronal celebrations).
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This is a list of towns and villages in the ceremonial county of Cornwall, United Kingdom. The ceremonial county includes the unitary authorities of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. In accordance with gazetteers, Cornish names are in the standard written form approved by the Maga signage panel. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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