Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Boscastle within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Boscastle, coast vil. and seat, Minster and Forrabury pars., W. Cornwall, 5 miles N. of Camelford and 20 miles W. of Launceston ry. sta.; P.O., T.O.; much resorted to for the grandeur or its coast scenery.