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Kenwyn (Keynwynn in Cornish) is a settlement and civil parish in Cornwall. The settlement sits just north of Truro, between the River Allen and the River Kenwyn, and is now a suburb of Truro within Truro civil parish.
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Kenwyn: the old church and parish just north of Truro, between the rivers Allen and Kenwyn
Kenwyn (Keynwynn in Cornish) is a settlement and civil parish in Cornwall. The settlement sits just north of Truro, between the River Allen and the River Kenwyn, and is now a suburb of Truro within Truro civil parish. The civil parish of Kenwyn leaves out the settlement and covers rural areas to the west and north west of Truro.
The main villages in the parish are Threemilestone and Shortlanesend, and its hamlets include Allet, Greenbottom and Idless. The 2021 census recorded a population of 7,198. Kenwyn was an ancient parish in the Powder Hundred, and the Local Government Act 1894 split it into Kenwyn Urban, inside Truro, and Kenwyn Rural. Kenwyn Urban was merged into Truro in 1934.
The earliest recorded form of the name is Keynwen, from 1259, from Cornish words meaning ridge and white. In the 12th century the lord of the manor founded the borough of Truro on part of it. The Domesday Book lists the manor as Tregavran, and several families held it over the centuries.
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- Setting: Settlement just north of Truro, between the River Allen and the River Kenwyn, and a rural civil parish to the west
- Landscape: Suburban edge of Truro with rural country to the west. No coast in the parish
- Getting here: Just north of Truro. Check current road and bus information before you travel
- Known for: The parish church, Lis Escop (now Epiphany House) and Joseph Antonio Emidy
- In the village: A medieval parish church. The parish villages are Threemilestone and Shortlanesend
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Where is Kenwyn?
The settlement of Kenwyn is just north of Truro, between the River Allen and the River Kenwyn. It is now a suburb of Truro.
Which villages are in Kenwyn parish?
The main villages are Threemilestone and Shortlanesend. The hamlets include Allet, Greenbottom and Idless. The 2021 census recorded 7,198 residents.
What does Kenwyn mean?
The earliest recorded form is Keynwen, from 1259, from Cornish words meaning ridge and white.
What is Lis Escop?
It was the vicarage of 1780 that became the bishop's palace after the Diocese of Truro was established. It is now Epiphany House, a retreat and conference centre.
Can I bring my dog or book a family room?
Policies vary by property and sometimes by room. Check your dates, the number and size of dogs, extra charges, bed arrangements and any age restrictions with the provider before paying.
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