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Medieval Remains at Lower Greadow Farm, Luxulyan, Cornwall. 1972
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Medieval Remains at Lower Greadow Farm, Luxulyan, Cornwall. 1972
Lower Greadow Farm, showing the remains of a medieval monastery building which belonged to Tywardreath Priory. The farm is in Luxulyan Parish and the parish boundary runs close to the eastern side of the farm. According to 1888 and 1908 Ordnance Survey maps it was known as Lower Gready. Two nearby farms to the east were known as Middle Gready and Higher Gready, both of these being east of the parish boundary in Lanlivery Parish. At some time since then the word Gready has been changed to Greadow. A granite stone outside Higher Greadow Farm still reads Higher Gready Farm. A young boy looks at the photographer from the doorway of the farmhouse. An aerial view from Google Maps (2019) suggests that some of the remains have since been removed. Photographer: Charles Woolf
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TRURI : LUXgv.21b
Media ID 18823237
© RIC, photographer Charles Woolf
Agriculture Countryside Farming Greenham Joyce Rural
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This print captures a glimpse of history at Lower Greadow Farm in Luxulyan, Cornwall. Taken in 1972 by photographer Charles Woolf, the image showcases the remains of a medieval monastery building that once belonged to Tywardreath Priory. Nestled within Luxulyan Parish, the farm sits close to the eastern boundary. Interestingly, historical Ordnance Survey maps from 1888 and 1908 refer to this area as Lower Gready. Adjacent farms named Middle Gready and Higher Gready were located further east across the parish boundary in Lanlivery Parish. Over time, however, "Gready" transformed into "Greadow". A granite stone outside Higher Greadow Farm still bears its original name as Higher Gready Farm. In this snapshot frozen in time, a young boy stands at the doorway of the farmhouse gazing curiously at Charles Woolf's camera lens. His presence adds an element of innocence amidst these ancient ruins. A recent aerial view from Google Maps (2019) suggests that some portions of these historic remains have been removed since Woolf captured this scene almost five decades ago. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how landscapes evolve over time while preserving fragments of our past. With its rich Cornish heritage depicted against a backdrop of lush countryside and agricultural surroundings, this print is sure to captivate both history enthusiasts and admirers of rural beauty alike.
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