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1335 | The settlement of Angarrack is first recorded as "Garrek"

The settlement of Angarrack is first recorded as "Garrek" in 1335

Reference : MCO13276
Name : ANGARRACK - Medieval settlement
Monument type : SETTLEMENT
Period : Medieval
Form : DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE
Summary : The settlement of Angarrack is first recorded as "Garrek" in 1335.
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PrefRef : 31782
PeriodFrom : Medieval

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The settlement of Angarrack is first recorded as "Garrek" in 1335.  read more »

1814 | Mr John Glasson of Copperhouse baptised in river at Cold Harbour near Angarrack becoming first Baptist in Hayle

In 1814 Mr John Glasson of Copperhouse was baptised in the river at Cold
Harbour near Angarrack by Rev G. C. 'Boatswain' Smith, widely known as
the soldier's and sailor's friend, and so became the first Baptist in
Hayle

1705 | Mr Lyddell obtained patent for smelting tin in iron furnaces, and set up works at Angarrack

The tin-ore has always been smelted in the county. Sir Francis Godolphin introduced some improved methods of stamping and dressing tin from the continent; and Sir Beville Grenville made an attempt to smelt the tin with pitcoal; but it was not till the early part of the last century that the present mode of smelting was adopted. Mr. Lyddell obtained a patent in the year 1705 for smelting tin in iron furnaces, and set up works at Angarrack in the parish of Phillack.

 

[via http://www.british-history.ac.uk/magna-britannia/vol3/cxciv-ccxvi]

170725 | Dave on Twitter: "Crazy that the biggest ship built in #cornwall #SSRamleh at 3,800 tonnes was built in #hayle in 1890

Crazy that the biggest ship built in #cornwall #SSRamleh at 3,800 tonnes was built in #hayle in 1890

From Twitter https://twitter.com/surfhog/status/879072343192219648

Catch up on #greatcanaljourneys on @All4 to see the world's largest beam engine, built by Harvey's of Hayle

World's largest beam engine, built by Harvey's of Hayle

Catch up on #greatcanaljourneys on @All4 to see the world's largest beam engine, built by Harvey's of Hayle http://www.channel4.com/programmes/great-canal-journeys/on-demand/63662-... …


170115 | Hidden tunnel I've found whilst working at a 16/17th century house in angarrack....going to have to explore one day

Hidden tunnel I've found whilst working at a 16/17th century house in angarrack....going to have to explore one day

1865 | Notes of a Botanic Excursion in Cornwall, in a letter to Mr Ralfs from J Woods Esq

Via http://www.diatoms.co.uk/ad/vol6pt1.htm

VOL II

1851-1865 (p 100)

Notes of a Botanic Excursion in Cornwall, in a letter to Mr Ralfs from J Woods Esq

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160720 | Work begins in preparation for reintroducing sluicing to Hayle | West Briton

Mechanical dredging has started in Hayle Estuary | Photo by Lauren Bambury, assistant harbour maste

Via http://www.westbriton.co.uk/work-begins-in-preparation-of-reintroducing-...

 

Work begins in preparation for reintroducing sluicing to Hayle

By WBKsmith | Posted: July 20, 2016  read more »