Landulph

"LANDULPH, (or Landilip), a parish in the S. division of the hundred of East, county Cornwall, 6 miles N. of Saltash, its post town. The village, which is of small extent, is situated on the western bank of the river Tamar, and is wholly agricultural. A considerable portion of marshland has recently been reclaimed. The Beer Alston lead and silver mines extend into this parish, which includes the small port of Cargreen. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of £328. The living is a rectory* in the diocese of Exeter, value £340. The church, dedicated to St. Dilpe, is situated by the side of the river. It is an ancient structure with a lofty embattled tower. The church contains a monument to Theodore Palæologus, a descendant of the last Christian emperors of Constantinople, who died in 1636, and was interred here. The Wesleyans have a chapel. The parochial charities produce about £24 per annum. There is a National school. Near the village is a mineral spring formerly in much repute.