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

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
NEOT’S 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 Trelawney’s
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. 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.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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