Lezant facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lezant
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| Population | 756 (United Kingdom Census 2011 including Carthamartha) |
| OS grid reference | SX339791 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LAUNCESTON |
| Postcode district | PL15 |
| Dialling code | 01579 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Cornwall |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
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Lezant (pronounced Leh-zant) is a small village and parish in eastern Cornwall, England. It's about 5 miles (8 kilometers) south of a larger town called Launceston. In 2011, about 765 people lived in the Lezant area. The name Lezant comes from the Cornish language, where it is called Lannsant.
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Exploring Lezant's Location
The parish of Lezant is located in the Launceston area. The eastern edge of the parish touches the border with the county of Devon. To the north, Lezant shares its borders with the parishes of South Petherwin and Lawhitton.
Greystone Quarry and Bridge
About 2 miles (3 kilometers) from Lezant village, you'll find Greystone Bridge. This old stone bridge crosses the River Tamar and was built way back in 1439. It's a very important historical crossing point.
Near the bridge is a large quarry called Greystone Quarry. A quarry is a place where rocks and sand are dug out of the ground. The walls of this quarry are special because they are a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This means the area is protected for its unique geological features, which are important for scientists to study.
Lezant's Historic Churches
The main church in Lezant is named after St Briochus. It was greatly repaired and updated in 1869. Long ago, there was also an old chapel at a place called Trecarrel, dedicated to St Mary Magdalene, but it no longer exists today.
The Lezant church was part of a special area controlled by the bishop of Lawhitton. The church's main altar was officially dedicated again in 1336. Some parts of the church's chancel (the area around the altar) are even older than that. Most of the church building, including its impressive tower, was built in the 15th century. In medieval times, there were also other small chapels in the area, like one for St Lawrence and another for St Bridget at Landue.
The Story of Trecarrel Hall
At a place called Trecarrel, there's a large hall that was built by Sir Henry Trecarrel in the early 1500s. Today, this historic hall is used as a barn.
Interestingly, the beautiful carved stones that were meant to decorate Trecarrel Hall were later used to help build the Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene in Launceston. The hall itself is still impressive, with lovely windows and a special oak roof. The chapel that was once there was still standing in 1925.
A famous historical event happened at Trecarrel: King Charles I stayed the night at the house of Ambrose Manaton at Trecarrel on August 1, 1644. This was during a very important time in English history.
Notable People from Lezant
Lezant and its surrounding area have been home to some interesting people throughout history:
- Peter of Cornwall: He was a medieval scholar and a leader at Holy Trinity in Aldgate, London. Peter was born near Launceston, Cornwall, and his father, Jordan of Trecarrel, lived around 1180.
- Matthew Sutcliffe: He was the Dean of Exeter for over 40 years, starting in 1588. He also served as the Rector of Lezant from 1594.
- John Woolton: From 1584, John Woolton, who was the Bishop of Exeter, also held the position of rector for Lezant. He lived from about 1535 to 1594.
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