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Trispen (Tredhespan in Cornish) is a small village in the civil parish of St Erme in mid Cornwall. Its post town is Truro.
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Trispen: a small village in the parish of St Erme, in mid Cornwall
Trispen (Tredhespan in Cornish) is a small village in the civil parish of St Erme in mid Cornwall. Its post town is Truro. The parish had 1,363 residents at the 2011 census. Trispen is a small village within the parish, and St Erme is the parish village.
The village has a post office, which is inside the local Premier convenience store. St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School serves children aged 3 to 11. It was founded in 1877, and the present building opened in November 1987. A fifth classroom was added in 1999.
The parish church, St Hermes', is in St Erme village. It was rebuilt in 1819 and 1820 by John Foulston, and only the tower is medieval. It has a Norman font and a brass of 1596 to R. Trencreek and his family. Cornelius Cardew, who died in 1831, was curate and then rector of the parish for 60 years in total.
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Good to know
- Setting: Small village in the civil parish of St Erme, mid Cornwall
- Landscape: Inland parish. No beaches
- Getting here: Post town is Truro. Grid reference SW 842 503
- Known for: The parish of St Erme, its rebuilt church and the Killigrew family connection
- In the village: Post office in the local convenience store and St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School
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Where is Trispen?
Trispen is a small village in the civil parish of St Erme in mid Cornwall. Its post town is Truro.
Is there a school in Trispen?
Yes. St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School serves children aged 3 to 11. It was founded in 1877, and the present building opened in 1987.
Where is the parish church?
St Hermes' Church is in St Erme village. It was rebuilt in 1819 and 1820, and only the tower is medieval.
What is the Killigrew connection?
Killigrew Manor in the parish was the earliest recorded seat of the Killigrew family, who founded Falmouth.
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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