Mabe

"MABE, a parish in the hundred of Kerrier, county Cornwall, 4 miles W. of Falmouth, its post town, and 7 S.E. of Redruth. This neighbourhood abounds in granite, a large quantity of which was used in the construction of both Waterloo and London bridges. Two-thirds of the land is arable and pasture, and the remainder common. The village, which is small, is situated on the road from Falmouth to Penryn, where the granite is shipped. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of £139. The living is a vicarage annexed to that of Mylor, in the diocese of Exeter. The church is an ancient stone edifice, with lofty granite tower, dedicated to St. Mabe. There are charities of about £1 per annum. The Wesleyans have a small place of worship. At Hellind, in this parish, is an ancient cross."