The simple answer is yes, there have been several changes and
they do pose a problem. The only way I know of resolving this
is to sort out the date you're interested in and check the relevant
map. The 1840's Tithe Maps are sometimes useful as they are stored
by parish.
Martin Roseveare
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From: John Colby <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>;
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Date: 07 June 1999 16:58
Subject: Parishes in Cornwall and Devon
>Hi List
>
>In order to classify records Many people have listed by parish. With
>specific reference to Cornwall and Devon, does anyone know if rural
>parish boundaries have been changed in the last couple of hundred years?
>I know their reporting structure has when Truro Cathedral became the
>centre of the Cornwall Diocese and urban parishes increased along with
>the urban populations?
>
>Can anyone provide any sources of information?
>
>Regards
>
>John
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