Boscastle harbour is a natural inlet protected by two stone harbour walls built in 1584 by Sir Richard Grenville (of HMS Revenge). It is the only significant harbour for 20 miles (32 km) 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 local industry.
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