This little cobbled lane is known as Valency Row, presumably after the narrow river of the same name which runs into the ancient harbour just a short distance away in the delightful tiny village of Boscastle. The houses along here date back mainly to the Georgian era, although one or two are older.

Boscastle harbour is a natural inlet protected by two stone harbour walls built in 1584 by Sir Richard Grenville. It is the only significant harbour for 20 miles along the north Cornish coast. Boscastle was once a small port (similar to many others on the north coast of Cornwall), importing limestone and coal, and exporting slate and other local produce. But these days it is simply home to a handful of small inshore fishing boats and a couple of small pleasure craft. Tourism is the most important source of income.

Loading comments...

Loading contexts...

Make:	NIKON CORPORATION
Model:	NIKON D7000
Exposure:	0.001 sec (1/1250)
Aperture:	f/8.0
ISO Speed:	200
Focal Length:	18 mm