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EXCURSIONS
IN
CORNWALL.
Engraved by J Greig
FONT,
in Lostwithiel Church
CORNWALL.
Pubd. May 1 1624 by Simpkin & Marshall Stationers Court London
EXCURSIONS
IN THE
COUNTY OF CORNWALL,
COMPRISING A CONCISE
HISTORICAL AND TOPOGRAPHICAL DELINEATION
OF THE PRINCIPAL TOWNS AND VILLAGES,
TOGETHER WITH
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE RESIDENCES OF THE
NOBILITY AND GENTRY,
Remains of Antiquity ,
AND EVERY OTHER INTERESTING OBJECT OF CURIOSITY;
FORMING A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR THE
TRAVELLER AND TOURIST;
BY
F. W. L. STOCKDALE,
AUTHOR OF ANTIQUITIES OF KENT, &c. &c.
LONDON:
PUBLISHED FOR THE PROPRIETORS,
BY SIMPKIN AND MARSHALL, STATIONERS COURT;
AND KNIGHT AND LACEY, PATERNOSTER-ROW.
1824.
WITHAM AND MALDON:
PRINTED BY P. YOUNGMAN.
Engraved by J. Greig from a Drawing by the Revd G. A. Moore for the Excursions through Cornwall
TRURO,
from the Square
CORNWALL.
Pubd 1824, by Simpkin & Marshall, Stationers Court, London.
Engraved by H. Bond from a Drawing by F. W. L. Stockdale for the Excursions through Cornwall
ST. GERMAINS CHURCH,
CORNWALL.
Pubd Feb 1, 1824, by Simpkin & Marshall, Stationers Court London
Engraved by H. Bond from a Drawing by F. W. L. Stockdale for the Excursions through Cornwall.
ST. COLUMB,
CORNWALL.
Pubd June [** illegible] 1823 by Simpkin & Marshall, Stationers Court London.
Engraved by J. Jeavons from a Drawing by B. B. Harraden, for the Excursions through Cornwall.
S. View of
NEOTS CHURCH,
CORNWALL.
Pubd July 1, 1823 by Simpkin & Marshall, Stationers Court London.
COTELE HOUSE,
CORNWALL.
Pubd June 1, 1823, by Simpkin & Marshall, Stationers Court London.
Engraved by T. Jeavons from a Drawing by F. W. L. Stockdale, for the Excursion through Cornwall.
TREWAN HOUSE,
St. Columb.
The Seat of Richard Vyvyan Esqr.
CORNWALL.
Pubd Nov 1, 1822 by Simpkin & Marshall, Stationers Court London.
Engraved by J. Greig from a Drawing by F. W. L. Stockdale for the Excursions through Cornwall
POOLE MENHENIOT,
an ancient Seat of the Trelawneys
CORNWALL.
Pubd June 1, 1824, by Simpkin & Marshall, Stationers Court, London.
Engraved by J. Creig from a Drawing by F. W. L. Stockdale for the Excursions through Cornwall
TREMATON CASTLE,
& the Seat of Benjn Tucker Esqe
CORNWALL.
Pubd June 1, 1824, by Simpkin & Marshall, Stationers Court, London.
Engraved by J. Barber, from a Drawing by F. W. L. Stockdale, for the Excursions through Cornwall
TINTAGELL CASTLE.
CORNWALL.
Pubd June 1, 1824, by Simpkin & Marshall, Stationers Court London.
Engraved by H & J from a Drawing by F. W. L. Stockdale for the Excursions through Cornwall
SALTASH,
From the Ferry
CORNWALL.
[** illegible]
Engraved by W. Wallis, from a Drawing by F. W. L. Stockdale, for the Excursions through Cornwall.
Town & Harbour of
ST. IVES,
CORNWALL.
Pubd April 1, 1824, by Simpkin & Marshall, Stationers Court, London.
Engraved by [** illegible] from a Drawing by F. W. L. Stockdale for the Excursions through Cornwall
ST. MARYS CHURCH, TRURO,
CORNWALL.
[** illegible]
TO THE MOST NOBLE
WILLIAM SPENCER CAVENDISH,
DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE,
MARQUIS OF HARTINGTON, LORD LIEUTENANT
AND CUSTOS ROTULORUM OF DERBYSHIRE, HIGH
STEWARD OF DERBY, AND D.C.L.
MY LORD,
The kind attention which I have received from your Lordship on several occasions, will never be forgotten; and as a small token of gratitude, I beg leave to dedicate this further proof of my humble endeavours, to your Lordship.
Considering the great improvements which have been made in the Fine Arts, within the last fifty years, it is greatly to be regretted that many deserving artists have gone unrewarded, at least their endeavours have not been properly and liberally encouraged. It is true, my Lord, there are many public exhibitions for the sale of works of art; but the privileges of them have been so much abused, that many artists of considerable eminence, decline sending their performances to them. If the Nobility of this kingdom were to employ artists to make drawings of the antiquities and picturesque scenery of the several counties, from which their titles are derived, it would not only be a considerable benefit to them, but their works would become more generally known and admired.
Although his Majestys Government has lately voted the expenditure of a considerable sum, for the erection of a National Gallery, and the purchase of Mr. Angersteins Pictures, which is highly to be commended; yet still there is much want of an institution, whereby the artists of this country could find a certain sale for their performances, at such prices as would enable them to live in some degree of respectability: at present many of them are obliged to have recourse to the picture dealers, who, in most instances, take every advantage of their necessities: but in expressing this opinion, I hope, my Lord, I may not be deemed invidious, and trust those persons who are acquainted with the Arts, will coincide with me.
The liberal encouragement which your Lordship has shewn, in promoting not only the Fine Arts, but every other science, merits the highest commendation; and I sincerely hope your Lordships example will be followed by many other Noblemen, who possess the means of promoting them.
Wishing your Lordship every success in your endeavours to collect the most choice and rare works of art,
I have the honor to remain,
With the greatest respect,
Your Lordships most obliged Servant,
F. W. L. STOCKDALE.
LONDON, MAY 1, 1824.
INTRODUCTION.
On the completion of the present volume, the Author begs to observe, that owing to the great distance of the County of Cornwall from the Metropolis, its hilly surface, and other unforeseen circumstances, his endeavours have been greatly retarded; the great interest, however, which is attached to the county in a commercial point of view, much more its importance to the antiquarian and geologist, will, it is presumed, render the work highly interesting. Although much has already been written upon this county, most of the works extant are either calculated as books of reference, or deficient in graphical embellishments. The trouble and expense which has attended the collection of the several views contained in the work, has been very great; for as the Author was desirous of selecting the most picturesque subjects, he has been compelled to visit almost every place in the county.
When the work was first announced, the Author regrets to state that many gentlemen declined to promote his endeavours, from the circumstance of his being a stranger to them; and many unforeseen difficulties have also presented themselves; but perseverance will, it is presumed, overcome most impediments. It is to be regretted that Cornwall contains so few Noblemen and Gentlemens Seats, compared with other Counties; but the kind assistance the Author has received from several eminent characters, will always be remembered. To Sir William Lemon, Sir Christopher Hawkins, the late Sir A. Molesworth, Joseph Carne, Esq., J. T. Austin, Esq., Colonel Trevanion, the Rev. George Moore, Jun., and the Rev. John Wallis, of Bodmin, he feels particularly indebted.