Triggshire, Ancient administrative hundred in northern Cornwall, United Kingdom
Triggshire is an ancient administrative region spanning across Bodmin Moor, encompassing the town of Bodmin and several surrounding districts. The territory covers twelve parishes with a mix of small villages and open moorland landscape.
The name Triggshire first appeared in the 7th century as Pagus Tricurius, meaning land of three war hosts, reflecting its military role in early Britain. The area served as a gathering point for regional forces during the early medieval period.
The twelve parishes showcase their medieval parish churches that still serve as focal points for community life and reflect how important religion has always been to the local population.
The region now forms part of the Archdeaconry of Bodmin and Diocese of Truro, with local administrative offices in the town of Bodmin. Visitors can explore the various parish churches on foot or drive between the scattered villages across the moorland.
Archaeological finds at Tintagel Castle reveal imported pottery showing the area's importance as a regional meeting point in ancient times. These discoveries suggest the region was already a place where different communities gathered and traded.
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