Calstock

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The Quay is the heart of Calstock, which has been a river port since Saxon times. Calstock is situated 14 miles upstream from Plymouth Sound on one of the loveliest stretches of the River Tamar where the tall houses cling to the steep banks on the Cornish side of the river.

The town is dominated by the magnificent viaduct, built in 1908, which carries the railway branch line from Plymouth to Gunnislake.

Calstock grew as a port during the 19th century when it served this area of intense industrial and mining activity. Many remains of this industrial past can still be seen. The area was also renowned for fruit and flower growing. Just down river from Calstock a foot path leads to Cotehele, a gracious Tudor Manor house, owned by the National Trust since 1947, together with it's own river quay, watermill, workshops and glorious river walks. The gardens of Cotehele are especially spectacular in spring with the meadows of daffodils in full bloom.

A guide to Calstock by Patrick E Coleman gives further insight into the town and it's industrial past.

List of businesses situated in or near Calstock