Liskeard, Market town in southeastern Cornwall, England
Description
Liskeard is a market town in southeastern Cornwall built on dual hilltops. The town spreads across an area between the parishes of St Neot and Morval.
History
The town received its market charter from Richard, Earl of Cornwall in 1240. It gained the right to send two representatives to Parliament from 1294 onward.
Culture
St Martin's Church stands as one of Cornwall's largest parish churches, with intricate carved oak details and memorials to those who served in the world wars. The building shapes the heart of town and shows the craftsmanship that has been poured into it over the centuries.
Practical
The railway station connects the town to London and Penzance through regular train services. Buses and the A38 road provide additional ways to reach and explore the area.
Did you know?
The Masonic Hall on The Parade houses multiple Masonic lodges and shows the town's deep connection to this brotherhood. This presence has shaped the community life and culture of the place for many generations.
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Liskeard Castle
305 m
St Martin's Church, Liskeard
353 m
The Pipewell
152 m
Guildhall
164 mFountain Hotel
216 m
Tavernan Carow Public House
761 m
Wesley Methodist Church
64 m
Moorswater Viaduct
1.4 kmGate Cottage (Marked On Os As Rosecraddoc Lodge)
3.1 kmTencreek Cottages
1.6 km
Bolitho Viaduct
1.3 km
The White Horse Public House
157 mGate And Attached Walls To South East Of Church Of St Martin
337 mChapel Cottage
59 m
Liskeard Library
82 mClock Tower And Attached Steps
2.4 km19 And 21, Dean Street
96 m12 And 14, Fore Street
112 mKnight Tomb Approximately 6 Metres North West Of Church Of St Martin
281 m
Fountain
183 mFormer South West Wing Of Treworgey Treworgey Former South West Wing And Attached Wall And Gate Piers
2.4 km10, Market Street
204 m13, West Street
251 m
Lower Lamellion Farmhouse And Attached Garden Wall And Railings
1.4 km
Lych Gate, Walls, Horse Trough And Mounting Block North Of Church Of St Martin
289 mHendra Bridge
1.9 kmTwo Flights Of Steps 8 Metres To South West Of Cartuther Barton
1.8 kmOakdean
288 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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