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HER Number:41535
Name:TRURO - Post Medieval quay

Summary

Dragon Wharf at Truro is shown on the OS map of 1878.

Grid Reference:SW 8301 4456
Parish:Truro, Carrick, Cornwall
Map:Show location on Streetmap

Protected Status

  • Conservation Area: TRURO

Other References/Statuses

  • Cornwall PROJECT ID: IN
  • Primary Record No. (1985-2009): 41535
  • SMR No. (OS Quarter-sheet and SMR No.): SW84SW 10

Monument Type(s):

  • QUAY (19th Century - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)

Full description

Dragon Wharf at Truro is shown on the OS map of 1878.

One leading firm was that of Samuel Polkinhorne, flour and seed merchant based on both Dragon and Poltisco wharves. (2)


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1880s, 1st Edition 6 Inch Map (Cartographic materials). SCO4049.

<2> TRURO BUILDINGS RESEARCH GROUP, 1988, From Moresk Road to Malpas, p65 (Booklet). SCO27698.

Sources / Further Reading

[1]SCO4049 - Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1880s. 1st Edition 6 Inch Map.
[2]SCO27698 - Booklet: TRURO BUILDINGS RESEARCH GROUP. 1988. From Moresk Road to Malpas. p65.

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

Related records: none recorded