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The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868

"LINKINHORNE, a parish in the N. division of the hundred of East, county Cornwall, 4 miles N.W. of Callington, its post town, and 8 S.W. of Launceston. The parish, which is extensive, is situated between the rivers Inney and Lynner. It contains Carraton Downs, 1,208 feet above the sea, where in 1644 Charles I. was joined by Prince Maurice. The manor was held by Launceston Priory, and now belongs to the Duchy of Cornwall. The parish includes numerous points affording extensive views, among which may be mentioned Sharp Tor, and the remarkable rocks called the Hurlers and the Cheesewring. There are several tin and copper mines. The soil is loamy on a subsoil of clayslate. The living is a vicarage* in the diocese of Exeter, value £312. The church, dedicated to St. Mellor, is an ancient structure, with a lofty tower containing six bells. It was rebuilt by the Trecarells of Trefey. The interior of the church contains several monuments. The parochial charities produce about £8 per annum, with the interest of £705 bequeathed by Charles Roberts, Esq., for a free school for both sexes. A Sunday-school is also held in the school-room. The Wesleyan Methodists have places of worship. An annual cattle fair is held at Rilla-Mill on 3rd December."