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Tregony, The Roseland Peninsula, Truro, Cornwall, UK.

Tregony (including Reskivers and Bessy Beneath) The former port of Tregony is a surprisingly long way from the sea. This is because its heyday was when ships were a lot smaller and land transport was slow and limited. Thus, it was sensible to deliver goods, particularly bulky items, to as close as possible to where they were needed. This was thirsty work, and it is said that it was alleviated by 36 alehouses, whereas today just one pub remains. The River Fal brought the ships to the medieval port known as Daddiport at the bottom of Tregony Hill. To emphasis its former importance, there was also once a castle, of which nothing remains, and like St Mawes, Tregony also returned two members of parliament until the 1832 Reform Act. There are also no remains of its original church, abandoned in the 16th century due to flooding. The congregation moved to Cuby church at the top of Fore Street, Cuby being then and until recently a separate parish. In addition, Daddiport used to be in the parish of Veryan, so the village once straddled three parishes. With the growth of mining higher up the Fal valley, thousands of tons of residue found its way into the river to such an extent that ships could no longer reach Daddiport, and its trade ceased. This was despite two acts of parliament to solve the problem during the reign of Henry VII. However, Tregony remained an important junction and today the A3078 passes over Tregony Bridge and is joined by the B3087 which runs through the village. It is in fact known as the ‘Gateway to the Roseland’. From Tregony Bridge to the northeast end of the village the main part of Tregony stretches for about one mile. It has interestingly varied mainly 19th century dwellings, mostly originally thatched, plus some side roads to more modern residential areas. Near the southwest end are some unique Almshouses, originally built in 1696 by Hugh Boscawen MP to house ’10 indigent housekeepers’. It was rebuilt in 1895 with the number of inhabitants reduced to 6. Adjacent to it is the old Town Jail. Further on is the village square and from here on is the very wide Fore Street with some ancient side rows. There is also a prominent clock tower where markets used to take place. Next to this is the former rectory and the Kings Arms pub, dating from 1651. As mentioned above, at the top of Fore Street is the parish church and there is also, a short distance from the village, the tiny Cornelly church. Near the church is a primary school, and the Roseland Academy which is the secondary school for the whole of the Roseland. There is a doctor’s surgery, village hall and a small supermarket containing a post office. The community is an active one, annual events including the Heavy Horse Show, Christmas lights and village pantomime. Within a few miles south of Tregony are the hamlets of Reskivers and Bessy Beneath, where there is the only service station on the Roseland, including a small convenience store. The curious name of this latter hamlet is said to be because it is the burial site of a notorious lady highwayman, Betsy Nankurvis. Another story says she was a witch – take your pick. For lots of delightful details about Tregony and its history, see ‘Tregony Happenings’ by Franklin Grigg.