Padstow Harbour Live Cam
A civil, town, parish and fishing port on the beautiful north coast of Cornwall
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Hosted by:
- Padstow Harbour Commissioners
- The Harbour Office - Padstow
- Cornwall PL28 8AQ - UnitE Kingdom
- 01841 532239
- [email protected]
- https://padstow-harbour.co.uk/
Padstow Harbour History
Padstow Harbour is a historic fishing port located in the town of Padstow, Cornwall, England. The harbor has a rich history that dates back to ancient times, when it was used by the Celts as a trading port. The name "Padstow" comes from the Cornish word "Porth", which means harbor, and "Stowe", which means holy place.
During the medieval period, Padstow Harbor was an important trading port for wool and other goods, with ships coming from as far away as France and Spain. The harbor also played a key role in the smuggling trade, which was prevalent in Cornwall in the 18th and 19th centuries.