History of the Port of Lelant
Lelant has claims as a relatively important port dating back to the 14th century though the emergence of Hayle led to decline though until the end of WWI there was a limited trade in coal for local, domestic use. Nevertheless, the principal quay, known as Dynamite Quay and still in use for small craft, saw shipbreaking and, until 1959, the importation of fuses for use in the mining industry.
Dynamite Quay
Sites of maritime interest in Lelant
Dynamite Quay, pictured above.
Publications about Lelant as a port
Shipbreaking at Hayle and Lelant, 1920-50 (Maritime South West, Vol.27)
Shipbreaking at Hayle and Lelant, 1920-50 – Part II (Maritime South West, Vol.28)
Coastal trades to Lelant, Cornwall – 1902-1916 (Maritime South West, Vol.30).
Local organisations to help
Kresen Kernow, Redruth: https://kresen kernow.org
Lelant Heritage Centre, Church Lane, Lelant TR26 3DY
Neil Hawke