TRURO is considered the capital of Cornwall. It is situated at the conflux of the Kenwin and the St Allen. It carries on a considerable trade in tin and copper ore, and has works for converting tin into bars and ingots. It sends two members to Parliament. Pop. 3043. Parliament of the Lord Warden of the Stanneries, and the Vice- Warden's Courts, are held here. Ata The short distance is the church of St Michael Penkivel, in which the gallant Admiral Boscawen is interred. Calenick. From Exeter. 811 82 834 86 Esq. Foote the comedian was a native of Truro; and Henry Martyn, Sir H. Davy, Lord Exmouth, Polwhele, &c. were edu cated here. 3 m. distant is Tregothnan, the seat of the Earl of Falmouth, standing on an eminence, and commanding some fine views. At a distance Killiga- At a little distance Carclew, the seat of Sir Ch. Lemon, one of the finest 87 mansions in Cornwall. Beyond Carclew is Enys, J. S. Enys, Esq.; and, 3 miles from it is Penryn, on an eminence, formerly defended by a castle. 93 unites with Falmouth in 914 37 Carnan. 36 Perranwell. Bargas. Higher Pollean. Tretheage. Tregolls. 96 Helston is a populous 28 town on the east side of the river Cober, in the immediate vicinity of the min- 27 ing districts. It was first incorporated by Richard Coeur de Lion. A curious festival, called the Fury Dance, is held on the 8th of May. Pop. 3584. Helston once possessed an ho-pital of St John. bowling-green is kept on the site of the ancient castle. A 24 In Breage is the celebrat- 21 ed copper and tin mine of Huel Vor. In this parish, too, are the remains of Penigerswick Tower. HELSTON. cross river Looe. St Breage. 978 It Pop. miles distant, is a considerable sea-port, having a commo dious harbour. It is the station to for packets Spain, Portugal, and the 971 West Indies; and carries on a large trade in the pilchard fishery. The entrance to the harbour is 99 defended by the Castles of Pendennis and St Mawe. Pop. 4844. Pendennis Castle endured a siege of six months, in the Royal cause during the civil wars. Penrose, J. Rogers, Esq. 102 In the ground is a large sheet of water, called Looe Pool, surrounded by beautiful scenery. Two miles from Penrose, and near Marazion enjoys a peculiar degree of salubrity from its situation at the 17 foot of a hill on St Michael's Bay, by which it is completely sheltered from cold winds. At a short distance is St Michael's Mount, an isolated rocky promontory, which, together with the tower of the chapel erected on its summit, rises to the height of 250 feet above the level of the sea. The view from the top is inexpressibly grand. St Michael's Mount is the property of the St Aubyn family, who have made considerable improvements on it. Here Lady Catherine Gordon, wife of Perkin Warbeck, took refuge; and many families secured themselves during the rebellion ofthe Cornish, in the reign of Edward VI. The population of the town is 1683. 114 Mawgan, is Trels warren, Sir R. R. Vyvyan, Bart. Chywoon. 105 Roost. 106 Acton Castle, Captain Praed. Marazion, or Market-107 Jew, is supposed to be the oldest town in the county, being situated near the great mart for tin, the ancient Ictis, at St Michael's Mount. It is said to have flourished most during the pilgrimages to Mount St Michael. PENZANCE.* Here you may proceed to Sennen, 8 miles; thence to Land's End, 1 miles; or to Newlyn, 1 miles; Trevelloe, 1 miles; St Buryan, 23 miles; Trebear, 14 miles; Trevescan, 24 miles; thence to the Land's End, 2 mile: making altogether, from Penzance, 11 miles. LAND'S END, 1112 Penzance is the most westerly town in England. It enjoys a very mild atmosphere, and the soil around is extremely fertile. It carries on a considerable trade in the exportation of The tin and pilchards. new market house, the geological museum, and the baths, are its most handsome edifices. In its vicinity are several natural curiosities, such as Logan! Rock, Lamorna Cave, and Lanyon Quoit. At the distance of five miles is a Druidical circle, called the Merry Maidens. The pop. of Penzance is 8578. The town stands in the parish of Madern, of which the late Sir Humphrey Davy 1234 was a native. a promontory at the western extremity of the English coast. About a mile from the promontory are a number of rocks, called the Long Ships. On the largest of these is erected a light-house, 112 feet above the level of the sea. WALES. XL.-TOUR FROM BRISTOL ALONG THE COAST OF WALES THROUGH NEWPORT, CARDIFF, SWANSEA, CAERMARTHEN, PEMBROKE, HAVERFORDWEST, ST DAVID'S, CARDIGAN, ABEYSTWITH, &c. The tourist having crossed the Severn by the new passsage will find no place Eight miles from Penzance is the populous fishing town of St Ives. Its harbour is defended by a pier, erected by the celebrated engineer, Smeaton, and is capable of accommodating 200 vessels. The town depends chiefly on the coast trade and pilchard fishery. One M. P. Pop. 5666. Tregonna Castle, the seat of Mr Stephens, occupies a lofty eminence not far from the town, and commands a noble prospect. worthy of notice till his arrival at Caerwent. Its ruins indicate its former extent and magnificence under the Romans, but it has now dwindled into a village. On the left is Llanwern, the mansion of Sir C. J. Salsbury, commanding an extensive view. Near the 13th mile-stone is the neat village of Christchurch, with its white-washed cottages. At a short distance to the right is Caerleon, a city of great antiquity, situated on the river Usk. The walls are in some places 14 feet high and 12 feet broad, and the shape of the city seems to have been that of an oblong square, three sides straight and the fourth curved. There is ample scope for the researches of the antiquary, and the numerous coins found here have enriched the cabinets of the curious. In this neighbourhood there are many Roman encampments. Two miles from Caerleon is Llantarnam House, once a seat of a considerable branch of the Morgan family. The site of this structure was a rich Cistertian Abbey of six monks. Some traces of the ancient fabric still remain. Between Caerleon and Newport is St Julian's, once the residence of Lord Herbert of Cherbury. Part of it has been converted into a farm-house, but other parts remain in their original state. Near it is an old barn which once formed part of St Julian's Abbey. Further on is Newport Castle, built apparently for the defence of the river, which is commanded by three strong towers. Close to Newport a stone bridge, consisting of five arches, has been thrown over the Usk, at an expense of L.10,165. The town itself presents little that is interesting to the traveller, excepting a church exhibiting architecture of various ages. The church-yard commands an extensive view of the surrounding country-the Severn and Bristol Channel. It is a sea-port and a place of considerable trade, chiefly in iron and coal. Its prosperity has greatly increased of late years. By means of canals and railways, Newport communicates with various parts of South Wales, while boats and sloops, besides two steam-packets, daily sail between that town and Bristol. The road from Newport passes Tredegar House, with its extensive and well-planned grounds and noble trees,-the property of Sir C. Morgan; next the villages of Pediston and St Melons, where the upper and lower roads from Newport to Cardiff unite. Here there is a small encampment surrounded by a deep trench. Three miles from St Melons is Rumney Church, an edifice not less than 180 feet from the chancel to the tower, which is ornamented with battlements and Gothic pinnacles. Having crossed the river Rumney, which separates England from Wales, the tourist enters CARDIFF, the capital of Glamorganshire. It is a well-built sea-port and borough town, at the mouth of the river Taff, over which there is a bridge consisting of five arches. The castle is a fabric of antiquity, but the smooth shaven lawn and modern improvements seem incongruous with the appearance of the ruins. The keep, which is still very perfect, is of an octagonal shape. From the mound enclosed by it, and also from the ramparts, charming views of the surrounding country are obtained. In the castle are several excellent portraits. In a dungeon of the tower near the entrance, Robert Duke of Normandy was confined twenty-six years, after he had been deprived of his sight and inheritance by his younger brother, Henry I. The place of his confinement is still pointed out. |