Menheniot And Coldrenick House
Hi. I was born in 1950 so the above date should actually read 1950 - 1965+. My maternal grandparents lived at Coldrenick (not in the big house) but close by in one of 2 bungalows on the estate. I spent many happy times at Coldrenick and often visited the dowager Trelawney at Coldrenick House. I was so sad to see in later years that the house had been demolished. However. I am now compiling (or rather wracking my brains!) many years of memories as a PEARSE decendant at Coldrenick for a novel. There is much more I could share but for now it would be great to connect with others who perhaps were raised in the area. I also have very strong connection with Cawsand as I lived there for some years too. Perhaps someone on the site can help me 'fill in the gaps' of the Trelawneys? Or perhaps knew my grandparents, Hilda and Cecil Pearse and their children - my mother Patricia Hilda, my aunt Sylvia (who's still alive) and my uncle Brian?
Thanks for reading. I look forward to a connection some day. Ros
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RE: RE: Menheniot And Coldrenick House
I am doing this for my father Robert Cornock who was born at Coldrenick bungalow in 1947, he lived with his grandparents Jack and Ellen Sherrel and Pat and Tom Cornock. Pat was Ellen's daughter. He lived there for 4 years until they moved into Menheniot village. Sylvia used to look after dad on occasions, his father was in the navy and grandfather worked at the dockyard.
My dad now lives in Dorset but is in the process of moving back to Cornwall soon.
Regards
Aston Cornock
Comment from Aston Cornock on Monday, 3rd November 2008.
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Dear Aston. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your posting. You have made my day!!!!! &snbsp;I've just spoken to my dear Aunt Sylvia who confirms what you've posted and she remembers Jack and Ellen very well although she was young and still at school at the time. Aston, please, keep in touch as I desperately want to fill in huge gaps in my history, regardless of my book at the moment, but mainly to fill in history/family gaps for my own children. They are James and Kate - both high-grade graduates and doing well - their Cornish great-grandparents, Hilda and Cyril would have been so proud. A.Sylvia has met them both of course when they were babies, but a get-together must happen soon. THANK YOU so much Aston Kindest regards. &snbsp;Ros (Rosslynn Sykes)
Comment from Ros Allberry on Monday, 3rd November 2008.
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Hello
I am writing a social history of Menheniot (and the Parish) to cover the years 1950 - 1959. Would love to hear from you and anyone who would like to contribute with their reflections and memories... and of course photos.
Alan Rundle
0117 973 9861
alan@rundlebrownswood.com
Comment from Alan Rundle on Friday, 15th May 2009.
RE: RE: Menheniot And Coldrenick House
Hello
I am writing a social history of Menheniot (and the Parish) to cover the years 1950 - 1959. Would love to hear from you and anyone who would like to contribute with their reflections and memories... and of course photos.
Alan Rundle
0117 973 9861
alan@rundlebrownswood.com
Comment from Alan Rundle on Friday, 15th May 2009.
RE: RE: Menheniot And Coldrenick House
My research into the history of the East Cornwall Hunt has led to Charles Trelawny (1799 - 1883) of Coldrenick. Between 1843 and 1873 he was Master of the Dartmoor Foxhounds and transported both horses and hounds by train from Menheniot Station to Ivybridge on hunting days. However, between these dates, for approximately six weeks each spring, he would hunt his pack at Trebartha, near North Hill, and Bicton, near Pensilva, which is now part of East Cornwall Hunt country.
In recognition of gratitude by his East Cornwall followers a portrait of him riding one of his favourite horses 'Grimaldi' painted by Sir Francis Grant was presented to him.
Research has also shown that between 1843 and 1874 Trelawney was one of the principal Mineral Lords in Menheniot during an era of extensive lead mining on the north side of the village.
In 1862 Trelawny demolished the original Georgian style house at Coldrenick and built a more grand Victorian style timber framed dwelling in its place. By 1966 the house had reached such a state of decay that it too was demolished. Conversion of the original stable block forms the current residence.
Charles Trelawny was educated at Winchester and Oriel College Oxford and became High Sheriff of cornwall in 1822.
I should be interested to hear from anyone whose ancestors may have had any connection with him.
I should be interested to hear from anyone who may have any knowledge of Charles Trelawney.
Comment from Audrey Cole on Thursday, 18th June 2009.
RE: RE: Menheniot And Coldrenick House
Just a footnote to Audrey's mention of the Foxhounds. I was born in Station Road and was fortunate to have been able to spend my childhood wandering the estate. There is a disused pump house (or was) in the woods below Menheniot station fed from the river. On one occasion a friend and I met a very stressed fox coming along the "stream" who took one desperate look at us before continuing on its way. Fifty years, or so, on I still don't have a guilty conscience for mis-directing the huntsman who appeared a few minutes later - fortunately (for the fox) with no hounds in attendance.
Comment from Deleted Deleted on Sunday, 18th April 2010.
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Hi I am looking into my family history and wonder if anybody can help I believe my grandfather Sidney Hill (married E Mutton) either lived/worked or worked on the Coldrenick estate as a gardener and lived at either Menhenot or Doddycross, I think around the time of the First World War and beyond (I'm not sure when he started or left). Could anybody help fill in a few gaps?
Comment from Peter Hill on Friday, 19th November 2010.
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Dear Ros - I see that it is a long time ago that you posted your enquiry. I hope you are still online. My parents and I stayed at Coldrenick House in 1942 for a while (I was born in 1940), and I actually remember being invited to see Mrs Trelawney. I am interested in the Trelawneys because either my father or my mother (both now deceased) knew either the Trelawneys or someone who worked at the House (Janey) as far as I remember. Do you have any history of the Trelawney family for around 1870 - 1875? Or do you know who I can contact to find this?. I also lived in Cawsand (Curlew Cottage) from about 1943 to 1949. Hope you read this and can help a little.
Comment from Anne Colling on Wednesday, 18th April 2012.