Truro River (part 1)
Two rivers meet in the city of Truro to form the Truro River. The Kenwyn comes in from the west, while the Allen comes down from the north. They come in either side of the Harbour Master's Office and meet just past it. The Truro River, which mostly dries out at low tide, flows down stream for about 4 miles until it joins the River Fal. Truro is the head of navigation in this part of the harbour, and pleasure boats from Falmouth travel up there at high tide.
26.11.2005.
Derelict industrial buildings on the east side of the river have been redeveloped in recent years. Compare the photo above with this one from 1997:
20.05.2011.
02.02.2008.
01.06.2008.
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Before we explore Newham Quay, Truro's port, we'll return to the city itself for a look at the headwaters.
Before we explore Newham Quay, Truro's port, we'll return to the city itself for a look at the headwaters.
Just NW of the Harbourmaster's Office, The Kenwyn and the Allen are bridged by Morlaix Avenue, which effectively blocks further navigation. All the more surprising, then, on the short section of the Kenwyn that hasn't been built over, to find a paddle steamer! The Compton Castle is an old steamer from the River Dart - her full story is told at the link. She arrived in Truro in 1982.
Compton Castle by night, December 2004.
28.09.2005.
Ships could berth at the quays either side, Lemon Quay (far side) and Back Quay. Just west of here
(to the right) a Truro back alley gives a glimpse of the river Kenwyn near its tidal limit (12.04.13.):
(to the right) a Truro back alley gives a glimpse of the river Kenwyn near its tidal limit (12.04.13.):
Having looked at the headwaters, let's now continue down the Truro River (picture dates 01.09.2007, except where noted):
Flood Gates at Newham, 09.03.2008.
12.05.2011.
So we're back where we started, where the Kenwyn and the Allen meet to form the Truro River. To explore below Newham Quay, press Next Page.
Foot of Truro River (part 1) |