The Cornwall Register: Containing Collections Relative to the Past and Present State of the 209 Parishes, Forming the County, Archdeaconry, ... Poor Law Unions of Cornwall (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Wallis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265233038 ISBN 13: 9780265233030

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Discover a detailed portrait of Cornwall’s parishes and their history.

This reference untangles the 209 Cornish parishes, their unions, deaneries, and local governance, offering clear summaries, parish histories, and practical data for researchers and curious readers alike.

This edition compiles descriptions, tables, and notes that illuminate the past and present state of Cornwall’s church, civil, and economic geography. It includes parish-by-parish descriptions, a comprehensive index, and cross‑references to patterns in population, area, and administrative boundaries. Readers will find historical context about notable towns, islands, and manors, plus insights into how the region’s parishes fit within wider county structures.

• Parish descriptions with boundaries, patronage, and incumbents
• Tables showing unions, registrar districts, and county rates
• Notes on Scilly and coastal communities, islands, and key local features
• Index to all 209 parishes for quick reference

Ideal for readers of local history, genealogy, and students researching Cornwall’s historic administrative framework.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265233038
• ISBN 13: 9780265233030
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 480