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Jan

Shipwreck

Morwenstow, Cornwall's most northerly parish. Remote and windswept with a rugged coastline that was (and is) notoriously treacherous for shipping. On September 7th, 1842 a Scottish built brig called the Caledonia was en-route to Gloucester (England) from the Russian port of Odessa. Carrying a cargo of wheat and 9 crew, the 200t brig was caught in a storm off Sharpnose Point, Morewenstow. The captain, Stephenson Peter, who had already launched the ships skiff, instructed the crew to shorten sail (to avoid coming ashore), however it was too late and the ship hit the rocks. Peter ordered his crew to the rigging...

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Cob work, Cornwall and Devon, Education
20

Jul

Listed Buildings & Conservation

Historic England “All buildings built before 1700 which survive in anything like their original condition are listed, as are most of those built between 1700 and 1840”. Cornwall Council Conservation “Cornwall is fortunate in having a rich heritage of building, important both architecturally and historically. Such buildings are admired for their craftsmanship and to lose them would be to lose a vital part of Cornish character and cultural heritage. There are 12,664 Listed Buildings in Cornwall with the greatest concentration in the North East of the County. Buildings are listed to give them protection from unsympathetic alteration and demolition. This does not mean...

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Cob work, Cornwall and Devon, Education, Lime plastering, Lime pointing, Restoration
20

Jul

An Introduction to our Heritage Assessment Criteria

This Heritage Assessment has been produced in accordance with Historic England good practice advice by implementing historic environment policy as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). For accurate assessment of the significance of this heritage asset, appropriate expertise has been adopted and Historic Environment Records (that may include Conservation Area and/or Townscape Appraisals etc) have been sourced and/or utilised. Their recording for this Heritage Assessment is demonstrated throughout to support this application and provide a furthering of understanding for all sponsors. The commentary in this document, in accordance with the NPPF and Sections...

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Cob work, Cornwall and Devon, Education, Lime plastering, Restoration