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Ancient Stone Coffin, Crantock Churchyard

Posted on 7, March 2013 by newquayt

There is an ancient stone coffin in Crantock churchyard. This curio is a little hidden secret as most people miss it completely as they’re heading for the church or Crantock village stocks, which are also in Crantock churchyard. Continue reading →

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What is a Cornish Acre?

Posted on 28, February 2013 by newquayt

A Cornish Acre is larger than an English Acre. Below are a collection of instances where a Cornish acre has been defined in the past, from 1420 to the 1800s, with writing and references from Lacy, Bishop of Exeter in 1420 to Borlase, Hals and Davies. They are not meant to be an absolute measure or decision on what is, or what is not a Cornish acre, but simply a collection of measurements to help you to choose and decide for yourself, or to provide a launchpad for your own investigative journalism on the subject. Continue reading →

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Cornwall Film Festival 2012 Award Winners

Posted on 17, November 2012 by newquayt

The 11th annual Cornwall Film Festival took place at the Lighthouse Cinema in Newquay Continue reading →

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WTW Newquay: Stand Up Comedy Night

Posted on 26, October 2012 by newquayt

WTW Newquay: Our next live stand up comedy night is on Friday 7th December with @kernow_king ! Continue reading →

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