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

Delve into a richly detailed portrait of Cornwall’s ancient parishes, where records, land grants and local legends intertwine. The opening chapters guide listeners through the modest yet storied village of Stithians, tracing its boundaries, church dedications, and the curious “Nine Maids” stone row that whispers of early monastic life. Alongside fiscal surveys and inquisitions, the narrative paints vivid scenes of granite towers, bustling tin streams, and the lineage of families who shaped the landscape for centuries.

Beyond the parish’s outline, the work explores the surrounding manors—Penalmick, Tretheage, and Kennal—revealing how ownership passed from medieval knights to local gentry amid political upheaval. Interspersed with anecdotes about heraldic arms and the everyday lives of farmers, the historian balances scholarly rigor with approachable storytelling, inviting listeners to hear the echo of Cornwall’s past resonating through stone, water, and parchment.