The Parochial History of Cornwall, Volume 4 (of 4)

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60558

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The Parochial History of Cornwall, Volume 4 (of 4)

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en

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This book is a historical account of Cornwall, specifically focusing on the parishes of Temple, St. Thomas, Towednack, and Climsland Prior. The text provides detailed information about the geography, geology, and history of these areas, including their churches, population growth, and notable events.

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The Parochial History of Cornwall, Volume 4, is a comprehensive historical account of the parishes in Cornwall. The book provides detailed information about the geography, geology, and history of these areas, including their churches, population growth, and notable events. The text also includes appendices with additional information on various topics, such as the hundreds of Cornwall and an epitaph of Richard Carew. The book covers five parishes: Temple, St. Thomas, Towednack, Climsland Prior, and Zennor. Each parish has its unique history, geography, and geology. For example, Temple is a small parish with a church that was founded by the Knights Templars, while St. Thomas is a larger parish with a church that was built on the site of a former priory. Towednack is a parish with two notable camps or castles, and Climsland Prior has a large population and a significant amount of real property. The book also includes information about the hundreds of Cornwall, which were formed by the English after the Conquest of Cornwall. The hundreds are named after their respective court houses, such as Stratton, Les-Newith, and Penwith. The book concludes with an epitaph of Richard Carew, a notable figure in Cornish history. The text also includes various appendices that provide additional information on topics such as the history of the Church of England in Cornwall, the lives of notable individuals, and the geology of the region. Overall, the book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the parishes in Cornwall, their history, geography, and geology.

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