Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Bude within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Bude, or Budehaven, eccl. dist. (St Michael) and vil., Stratton par., E. Cornwall, 9 miles W. of Holsworthy sta., pop. 895; P.O., T.O.; is a growing watering-place, amid picturesque scenery, and a small port at the mouth of the Bude River and Canal. In vicinity is Bude Castle, or Bude House, built by Sir Goldsworthy Gurney, inventor of the "Bude Light..
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Bude Canal, Cornwall and Devon; beginning at Bude and going E. to Marhamchurch, then N. past Pancraswick and Holsworthy to Thornbury. It was constructed in 1819-1826, and its total length is 33 m. It is connected with the river Tamar by a S. branch.