History of Calstock in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 8, 2025

Calstock is a civil parish and village in southeast Cornwall, England, bordering Devon. Located on the River Tamar, it lies 6 miles southwest of Tavistock and 10 miles north of Plymouth.

August 1900: Cotehele Lodge moved to Calstock Masonic Hall

In August 1900, Cotehele Lodge No. 2166 relocated to the newly constructed Calstock Masonic Hall on Commercial Road.

1901: Calstock Community Primary School built

Calstock Community Primary School was built in 1901.

January 1902: Calstock Community Primary School opened

Calstock Community Primary School officially opened on January 6, 1902, initially consisting of two main classrooms.

1904: Viaduct construction began

Construction of the Calstock Viaduct began in 1904.

August 1907: Viaduct first crossed by truck

On August 8, 1907, the viaduct was first crossed by a truck during its construction phase.

March 1908: Viaduct first used by passengers

On March 2, 1908, the viaduct was first used by passengers, marking its operational commencement.

March 1908: Calstock railway station opened

The Calstock railway station opened on March 2, 1908, enhancing transport links in the area.

1908: Connecting line to Calstock opened

In 1908, following the opening of the LSWR mainline railway at Bere Alston, a connecting line to Calstock was opened as a passenger line.

1914: Great War

The Great War spanned from 1914 to 1918.

1918: Gunnislake appeal for separate parish fails

In 1918, Gunnislake's appeal to become its own separate parish was unsuccessful due to insufficient funds.

1918: Great War

The Great War spanned from 1914 to 1918.

1934: Calstock Parish Council established

Calstock Parish Council was established in 1934, following the amalgamation of Calstock Rural District with the Rural District of St Germans.

1934: Calstock Rural District abolished

In 1934, Calstock Rural District was abolished and merged with Callington Urban District to form St Germans Rural District.

August 1968: Latchley church closed due to woodworm

In August 1968, Latchley church was closed to worshippers following a severe woodworm infestation.

1974: St Germans Rural District amalgamated

In 1974, the St Germans Rural District was amalgamated with Liskeard Rural District to create Caradon.

1985: Latchley church sold

In 1985, Latchley church was sold and converted into a dwelling.

2000: Early Bronze Age Settlement

Around 2000 BCE (Early Bronze Age), evidence suggests a settled population existed on Church Hill.

2001: Population census

In 2001, the parish of Calstock had a population of 6,095 according to the census.

2002: Calstock Community Primary School centenary

In the summer of 2002, Calstock Community Primary School celebrated its centenary.

2007: Archaeological excavations on Church Hill

In 2007, archaeological excavations commenced on Church Hill, led by the University of Exeter, to uncover the area's history.

2009: Caradon abolished

In 2009, Caradon was abolished, resulting in the unification of Cornwall under a single unitary authority, Cornwall Council.

2009: Peterloo Poets closed down

In 2009, Peterloo Poets, a poetry publisher based in Calstock, closed down.

2010: Harry Chambers Honored

In 2010, Harry Chambers, founder of Peterloo Poets, was honoured for his services to Poetry in the New Year Honours.

2011: Archaeological excavations on Church Hill

In 2011, archaeological excavations on Church Hill, conducted by the University of Exeter, continued, revealing more evidence of past settlements.

2011: Population census

In 2011, the census recorded an increase in the parish population to 6,431.

2014: Stoke Climsland School federated with Calstock

In 2014, Stoke Climsland School federated with Calstock Community Primary School to share resources.

2021: Dorothy Kirk elected councillor

Since 2021, Dorothy Kirk of the Labour Party has been the councillor representing Calstock on Cornwall Council.

May 2025: Calstock Ferry service resumed

The Calstock Ferry service resumed operations in May 2025 after being absent for ten years, now operating with a solar-powered ferry.

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