St Austell - Austol

St Austell/Austol is west along the A390 from St Blazey and is the largest town in Cornwall. It has good transport links. St Austell Railway Station is on the main line to London and Plymouth with some services to other areas. Opposite the railway is the bus station which has National and Local links. St Austell is on the A390 between Liskeard and Truro, A391 from Bodmin and A3508 from Newquay. Other B roads give access to towns and villages in the area.

Tin and Copper mining was supplanted by the China Clay industry and as a mainstay of the town. Tourism has also grown in importance and a vibrant shopping and hospitality industry exists. Holy trinity church, originally dedicated to the Breton saint At Austol, is on the site of an old Norman Church and some remains can still be seen. The present church is 15th century with impressive carves walls. The tower dates between 1470 and 1490.