Historic churches · South West England
Tresillian
In or near Truro.
Tresillian — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Truro · 5.2 km
- Free entry
About
Tresillian is a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tresillian is a church located in South-West England. It is noted for its historical significance and architectural features, contributing to the region's ecclesiastical heritage.
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Background
History
Tresillian was the home of Robert Tresilian, Chief Justice of the King's Bench between 1381 and 1387. A famous event of the English Civil War took place here in 1646. Thomas Fairfax sent a summons of surrender to Ralph Hopton who replied on 8 March that he was willing to negotiate terms. Fairfax agreed to negotiate and on 10 March 1646 both sides met at Tresillian Bridge. Hopton agreed to move his army to St Allen as a gesture of trust and goodwill allowing Fairfax to occupy Truro. The Wheel Inn at Tresillian is Grade II Listed building and is said to be to have been used as Fairfax's headquarters during the Civil War (Battle of Tresillian). The village is mentioned as having a yearly fair…
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- Coordinates
- 50.2780, -4.9950
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Clement
- Postcode
- TR2 4BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Truro — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Tresillian (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tresillian?
- Tresillian is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR2 4BA), in the parish of St. Clement.
- What is Tresillian?
- Tresillian — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tresillian?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR2 4BA.
- Is Tresillian a protected site?
- Yes — Tresillian is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Tresillian free to visit?
- Yes, Tresillian is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tresillian?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR2 4BA.