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The town went through a period of economic prosperity during the pre-20th century boom in tin mining. The town boasts the second largest church (St. Martin's) in Cornwall, the oldest part of which dates back to the 15th century. It is built on the site of the former Norman church |
The town went through a period of economic prosperity during the pre-20th century boom in tin mining. The town boasts the second largest church (St. Martin's) in Cornwall, the oldest part of which dates back to the 15th century. It is built on the site of the former Norman church |
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Liskeard is currently going through change with new shops such as [[Argos]] and [[Focus]] being added to the outskirts of the town. This has caused approval but also disapproval from small businesses from within the town center who feel that trade inside the town center could leave to the big high street names on the outskirts of the town. Their are also many houses being built on the outskirts of the town in projects such as that of the [[Liskeret woods]] project. |
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Revision as of 00:52, 26 July 2007
Liskeard
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| Population | Expression error: "8,478 (Civil Parish, 2001)" must be numeric |
| OS grid reference | SX249641 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LISKEARD |
| Postcode district | PL14 |
| Dialling code | 01579 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Cornwall |
| Ambulance | South Western |
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Liskeard (generally pronounced Lis-KARD, with stress on the second syllable) (Cornish: Lys Kerwyd or Lyskerrys), is an ancient stannary and market town at the head of the River Looe valley in southeast Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is the administrative centre of the Caradon District.
The town is about 14 miles west of the Tamar river. Liskeard railway station, on the London to Penzance Cornish Main Line, and the A38 trunk road provide the town with rapid access to Plymouth, the rest of Cornwall and the motorway network. The town is also served by the Looe Valley branch line to Looe.
The town has a King George V Playing Field.
Within easy reach to the south of Liskeard are the coves and resorts of the south Cornish coast, whilst the vast rugged expanse of Bodmin Moor lies to the north.
The town went through a period of economic prosperity during the pre-20th century boom in tin mining. The town boasts the second largest church (St. Martin's) in Cornwall, the oldest part of which dates back to the 15th century. It is built on the site of the former Norman church
Liskeard is currently going through change with new shops such as Argos and Focus being added to the outskirts of the town. This has caused approval but also disapproval from small businesses from within the town center who feel that trade inside the town center could leave to the big high street names on the outskirts of the town. Their are also many houses being built on the outskirts of the town in projects such as that of the Liskeret woods project.
Market Town
Liskeard is one of the few in Cornwall still to have a weekly traditional market. The main market day is Thursday, when the bellows of cattle arriving can be heard across the town.
Notable Buildings
- Foresters Hall - now houses the tourist information office
- Stuart House (on The Parade) - used by Charles I as a lodging in 1644, and used as a community building for arts, heritage and community events today.
- The Guildhall - built in 1859 - has a prominent clock tower.
- The Public Hall - constructed in 1890
- Webb's House
- Pencubitt House - built in 1897 now a country house hotel. Was built in 1897 for a wealthy wool merchant J. H. Blamey. The house was designed by local architect John Sansom responsible for many liskeard homes of that period.
History
Liskeard was granted its market charter by Richard, Earl of Cornwall (brother of Henry III) in 1240. Since then, it has been an important centre for agriculture. During the boom mining years it was a key player in that industry as it was a stannary and coinage town. In the year 1294, Liskeard sent two members to Parliament, but this was reduced to one by the 1832 Reform Act. The MPs included the historian and author Edward Gibbon, who wrote the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, and Isaac Foot.[1]
: For further details of the parliamentary history of the town see Liskeard (UK Parliament constituency)
Town trails
There are three trails, each has there own blue plaque to commemorate them (unveiled by former town mayor, Sandra Preston)
- Footpath from the town to the railway station. The path was built by Thomas Lang, who was a former mayor, in 1890.
- Trail around the north of the town centre, including the Parade and the ornamental fountain. The fountain was given to the town by Michael Loam, who's father invented the Man Engine (a device for lifting men up and down mineshafts, and used in many mines throughout Cornwall & West Devon).
- Trail around the southern part of the town, and commemorates Lt. Lapenotière, who brought back the news of the Battle of Trafalgar to England. For Lt. Lapenotière troubles, he was given a silver spice sprinkler by King George III. The sprinkler is still owned by the mayor's office, and is exhibited occasionally.
External links
References
- ^ Liskeard and Its People by Bernard W. Deacon ISBN:095153551X
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