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Calstock

Calstock is a civil parish and village located in southeast Cornwall, England, bordering Devon. Situated on the River Tamar, it's approximately 6 miles southwest of Tavistock and 10 miles north of Plymouth. As a place, it represents a geographical location within the United Kingdom.

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August 1900: Cotehele Lodge moved

In August 1900, Cotehele Lodge No. 2166 moved to the newly built Calstock Masonic Hall on Commercial Road, which was opened by Sir Philip Colville Smith.

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 6th, 1902, initially consisting of two classrooms.

1904: Construction of Viaduct started

Construction of the Calstock viaduct started between 1904.

August 1907: Viaduct crossed by truck

On August 8th, 1907, the Calstock Viaduct was first crossed by a truck.

March 1908: Calstock railway station opened

On March 2nd, 1908, Calstock railway station was opened, enhancing connectivity for the village.

March 1908: Viaduct used by passengers

On March 2nd, 1908, the Calstock Viaduct was first used by passengers.

1908: Connecting line opened

In 1908, a connecting line from Bere Alston to Calstock was opened, and the existing line was converted to standard gauge, opening throughout as a passenger line.

1914: The Great War

During the Great War from 1914 to 1918, men from the parish of Calstock fought and died.

1918: The Great War

During the Great War from 1914 to 1918, men from the parish of Calstock fought and died.

1918: Gunnislake parish appeal

In 1918, Gunnislake launched an unsuccessful appeal to become its own separate parish due to a lack of funds.

1934: Calstock Rural District abolished

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

1934: Parish council established

In 1934, the Calstock Parish Council was established after Calstock Rural District was amalgamated with the Rural District of St Germans.

August 1968: Latchley church woodworm attack

In August 1968, Latchley church experienced a severe woodworm infestation, leading to its closure to worshippers.

1974: St Germans Rural District amalgamated

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

1985: Latchley church sold

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

2000: Early Bronze Age

Around 2000 BCE, during the Early Bronze Age, a settled population inhabited Church Hill.

2001: Parish population in 2001

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

2002: Centenary of the school

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

2007: Archaeological excavations begin

In 2007, archaeologists from the University of Exeter began excavations on Church Hill, revealing evidence of past settlements.

2009: Caradon abolished

In 2009, Caradon was abolished, resulting in Cornwall being governed by one unitary authority, Cornwall Council.

2009: Peterloo Poets closed down

In 2009, Peterloo Poets, a poetry publisher founded by Harry Chambers, closed down its base in Calstock.

2010: Harry Chambers honoured

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

2011: Archaeological excavations continue

By 2011, archaeological excavations on Church Hill, which started in 2007, had uncovered evidence of settlement from the Early Bronze Age to the Roman period.

2011: Parish population in 2011

In 2011, the census recorded the population of the parish as 6,431, an increase from 2001.

2014: Stoke Climsland School federated with Calstock

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

2021: Dorothy Kirk elected

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

May 2025: Calstock Ferry service resumed

In May 2025, the Calstock Ferry service resumed after a ten-year hiatus, now operating with a new solar-powered ferry.