River Camel - History and Infrastructure

History and Infrastructure

Cornwall is a county of high cliffs and deep valleys, so rivers have been used for transport throughout history. Being one of the few safe havens on the north coast of Cornwall, the Camel Estuary has been used since Roman times, and most likely earlier. The river has been navigable beyond Wadebridge with the highest quay being at Guineaport, and then beyond that at least as far as Pendavy a mile further upstream.

The river Camel and its tributaries are crossed by more Listed bridges than any other river in Cornwall.

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