Devon and Cornwall
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Devon and CornwallDescription
Devon and Cornwalls explores England's heritage. Devon and, more particularly, Cornwall are distinct from the rest of England and provide glimpses of a foreign land. For centuries the region's social and economic basis was different from most English counties, in the Celtic origin of many of its institutions, the survival of the Cornish language into the 18th century, and tin mining, with its tinners' parliaments and stannary towns. From Totnes to Truro, from the prehistoric settlement of Kent's Cavern to the telecommunications centre at Goonhilly Earth Station, this abundantly illustrated guide explores the distinctive heritage of prehistoric remains, churches and country houses, fortifications and vernacular buildings which go to make up this richly fascinating region. Exploring England's Heritage is a series of illustrated gazetteer guides to the best architectural and archaeological sites in England.Category
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