| £. | s. | d. | |
| Annual value of the Real Property, as returned to Parliament in 1815 | 13,175 | 0 | 0 |
| Poor Rate in 1831 | 1,588 | 17 | 0 |
| Population,— | |||
| in 1801, 2587 | in 1811, 3021 | in 1821, 3973 | in 1831, 4332; |
giving an increase of nearly 67½ per cent. in 30 years.
Parish Feast the nearest Sunday to the 1st of February.
Present Vicar, the Rev. William Grylle, presented by Sir John St. Aubyn in 1828.
GEOLOGY, BY DR. BOASE.
This parish, which is adjacent to that of Comborne, is composed of the same kind of rocks. The eastern half reposes on granite, the western on slate. Like Comborne it has long been celebrated for its mines. Although its general aspect is dreary and barren, yet it contains some very fertile spots; that of Clowance in particular gladdens the eye; the rich and intrinsic beauties of its pleasure grounds and extensive plantations being heightened by the contrast of surrounding desolation.
[37] Richard Verstegan, born in London, is supposed to have died about 1634. His principal work is, “Restitution of decayed Antiquities concerning the most noble and renowned English Nation, with Cuts,” Antwerp, 1605, in 4to. London, 1628 and 1634.
[38] According to the New Style this date would be 1735.