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These two sets of little-known notes, recorded first-hand by 19th-century antiquaries, underpin our understanding of how these structures developed into the buildings we see today.
These manuscript notes on Cornish churches contain much previously unknown material, and were compiled by three 19th century antiquaries. The brothers Daniel and Samuel Lysons toured the county from 1805-11, working towards the publication of the Cornish volume of their series Magna Britannia. Sir Stephen Glynne, 9th Bt of Hawarden, had a passion for recording church architecture, travelling widely around the UK and the continent.
Presented here for the first time, the two sets of notes neatly complement each other, the Lysons' focusing on notable features in the churches, while Glynne's form clear architectonic descriptions. An Introduction uncovers the working methods of these men, and their roles in understanding architectural descriptions and ecclesiology. The text is also supplemented by further archival research which shows how these structures have evolved between the nineteenth century and today. Parishes A-L are covered in this volume, with M-Z to be published subsequently.
These manuscript notes on Cornish churches contain much previously unknown material, and were compiled by three 19th century antiquaries. The brothers Daniel and Samuel Lysons toured the county from 1805-11, working towards the publication of the Cornish volume of their series Magna Britannia. Sir Stephen Glynne, 9th Bt of Hawarden, had a passion for recording church architecture, travelling widely around the UK and the continent.
Presented here for the first time, the two sets of notes neatly complement each other, the Lysons' focusing on notable features in the churches, while Glynne's form clear architectonic descriptions. An Introduction uncovers the working methods of these men, and their roles in understanding architectural descriptions and ecclesiology. The text is also supplemented by further archival research which shows how these structures have evolved between the nineteenth century and today. Parishes A-L are covered in this volume, with M-Z to be published subsequently.
Price: $39.95
Pages: 256
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Devon and Cornwall Record Society
Series: Devon and Cornwall Record Society
Publication Date:
17 December 2024
Trim Size: 9.21 X 6.14 in
ISBN: 9780901853646
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Religious
This is a book which delivers much more than its title suggests, especially to those in search of church monuments. Devon and Cornwall Record Society is to be commended on producing this excellent volume. I anticipate with pleasure the publication of volume 2.
List of Illustrations
Preface and Acknowledgements
Bibliographic Abbreviations
List of Abbreviations
Introduction
The Lysons brothers, Magna Britannia, and the Cornish volume
Fieldwork for Magna Britannia - Cornwall
Circulation of Parochial Queries, and subsequent correspondence
Organisation of the information received into a publishable format
Publication of Magna Britannia - Cornwall and the aftermath
Lysons' Church Notes for Cornwall
Consolidation of the Church Notes
Sir Stephen Glynne, 9th Bt, of Hawarden (Clwyd)
A brief biography
Glynne's working methods and his expeditions to Cornwall
Glynne's Church Notebooks
Glynne's architectural and ecclesiological views
Glynne and the Oxford Movement
Ecclesiological development and personal contacts
Assessing the antiquarian Church Notes for Cornwall
Editorial comment on the publication of the Church Notes
Editorial method
Church Notes for Parishes A-L
Index
Preface and Acknowledgements
Bibliographic Abbreviations
List of Abbreviations
Introduction
The Lysons brothers, Magna Britannia, and the Cornish volume
Fieldwork for Magna Britannia - Cornwall
Circulation of Parochial Queries, and subsequent correspondence
Organisation of the information received into a publishable format
Publication of Magna Britannia - Cornwall and the aftermath
Lysons' Church Notes for Cornwall
Consolidation of the Church Notes
Sir Stephen Glynne, 9th Bt, of Hawarden (Clwyd)
A brief biography
Glynne's working methods and his expeditions to Cornwall
Glynne's Church Notebooks
Glynne's architectural and ecclesiological views
Glynne and the Oxford Movement
Ecclesiological development and personal contacts
Assessing the antiquarian Church Notes for Cornwall
Editorial comment on the publication of the Church Notes
Editorial method
Church Notes for Parishes A-L
Index