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If you are not located in the United States, you'll have to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this ebook. Title: Excursions in the County of Cornwall Author: F. W. L. Stockdale Release Date: April 9, 2019 [EBook #59237] Language: English *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK EXCURSIONS IN THE COUNTY OF CORNWALL *** Produced by Chris Curnow, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) The cover image was created by the transcriber and is placed in the public domain. EXCURSIONS IN CORNWALL. Engraved by J Greig FONT, in Lostwithiel Church CORNWALL. Pub d . 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 Rev d G. A. Moore for the Excursions through Cornwall TRURO, from the Square CORNWALL. Pub d 1824, by Simpkin & Marshall, Stationers Court, London. Engraved by H. Bond from a Drawing by F. W. L. Stockdale for the Excursions through Cornwall S T . GERMAINS CHURCH, CORNWALL Pub d 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 Pub d 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 NEOT’S CHURCH, CORNWALL Pub d July 1, 1823 by Simpkin & Marshall, Stationers Court London. COTELE HOUSE, CORNWALL Pub d 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, S t . Columb. The Seat of Richard Vyvyan Esq r CORNWALL. Pub d 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 Trelawney’s CORNWALL. Pub d 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 Benj n Tucker Esq e CORNWALL. Pub d 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. Pub d 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 S T . IVES, CORNWALL Pub d 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 S T . MARY’S 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. [1] Although his Majesty’s Government has lately voted the expenditure of a considerable sum, for the erection of a National Gallery , and the purchase of Mr. Angerstein’s 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 Lordship’s 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 Lordship’s most obliged Servant, F. W. L. STOCKDALE. LONDON, MAY 1, 1824.