Villages by the Sea
Charlestown - Cornwall
Season 2 Episode 4 of 6
Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores the history of Charlestown in Cornwall, revealing how the villages's namesake Charles Rashleigh transformed the local trade and commerce from fishing and distribution of pilchards, to minerals exported by a hand-built port with pioneering technology. Ben looks at how Charles commissioned renowned engineer John Smeaton to create man-made lakes and hand-dug ponds, and explores their impact on the village's prosperity
Villages by the Sea airs on BBC Two HD at 3:00 PM, Friday 16 May. (Subtitles, repeat.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Ben Robinson
Presenter
Beatrice Ni Bhroin
Producer
Diana Hare
Executive Producer