Sheviock

"SHEVIOCK, a parish in the S. division of East hundred, county Cornwall, 6 miles from Devonport, its post town, and 31 S.E. of St. Germans. The village, which is of small extent, is situated on Whitesand Bay, and at Wrinkle Cove is a pier. This parish is bounded on the N. by the river Lynker, and on the S. by the English Channel, and includes the hamlet of Crofthole. A portion of the inhabitants are engaged in the pilchard fishery, but the greater number in agriculture. About three-fourths of the land are arable, and the remainder wood land with a small proportion of pasture. The soil is a light loam, except near the river, where it is a stiffish yellow clay. Numerous rivulets intersect the parish. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of £335, and the glebe comprises 62 acres. The living is a rectory* in the diocese of Exeter, value £412. The church, dedicated to SS. Peter and Paul, is an ancient structure, with a spired tower and two bells. The interior of the church contains effigies of the Dawnays, and a monument to Sir Edward and Lady Courtenay. There is a National school. The Wesleyans have a place of worship."