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The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868

"SOUTH PETHERWIN, a parish in the hundred of East, county Cornwall, 2 miles S.W. of Launceston, its post town. The village, which is large, is chiefly agricultural. Blue slate and dark limestone abound. There are also traces of copper, lead, and silver. The parish contains the hamlet of Trecorgo. The South Petherwin hounds hunt here. The great tithes of South Petherwin have been commuted for a rent-charge of £313, and the vicarial for one of £250 10s., and the glebe comprises 9 acres. The living is a vicarage* with the curacy of Trewen annexed, in the diocese of Exeter, value £349, in the patronage of the University of Oxford. The church, dedicated to St. Paternus, is an ancient stone structure, and has a square and pinnacled tower containing six bells. There is a National school for both sexes. The Wesleyans, Bible Christians, and Baptists have each a place of worship. Trebersey is the principal residence. Fairs are held on the second Tuesdays in May and October for toys and pedlery.