Cornwall Local Food and Drink |
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| Lostwithiel
in Cornwall nestles in the Fowey River valley about 6
miles east of the Eden Project and 5 miles north of Fowey
just off the A390. The town is overlooked by Restormel
Castle and surrounded by the beautiful
Cornish countryside. Lostwithiel was founded over 800 years ago by the Normans for the export of tin. Then the River Fowey was wide and deep, and sea going ships tied up along the quay, loading the tin destined for France and the Mediterranean ports. In the 13th century Lostwithiel was further developed to become the County Capital of Cornwall. It was the centre for the administration of Cornish county affairs and the main trading centre for tin. Today
Lostwithiel has a population of some 2300 people and is
home to Cornwalls best Farmers Market, together
with some of the finest restaurants, pubs, and tea shops
to be found in Cornwall.
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| Diary Dates |
| Next Lostwithiel Produce Market - Friday 2nd May 2008 10 am to 2 pm |
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