Charlestown, Cornwall
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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) south east of St Austell town centre.[1]
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Charlestown
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Cottages overlooking the inner harbour at Charlestown | |
Location within Cornwall | |
OS grid reference | SX037516 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | St. Austell |
Postcode district | PL25 |
Dialling code | 01726 |
Police | Devon and Cornwall |
Fire | Cornwall |
Ambulance | South Western |
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50.3314°N 4.7578°W / 50.3314; -4.7578 |
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The port at Charlestown developed in the late 18th century from the fishing village of West Polmear. Whereas other areas of St Austell have seen much development during the 20th century, Charlestown has remained relatively unchanged.