England Lord of Truro
The Lordship of Truro
Truro's lordship is connected to Cornwall's tin mining industry. The Duchy of Cornwall, created in 1337 for the Black Prince, is the region's most significant lordship. The stannary courts operated under the Duke's authority.
The Barony was created in 1832 for Thomas Wilde, later Lord Chancellor. Truro became a city in 1877 when its cathedral was established.
Truro Cathedral, completed in 1910, is the first Anglican cathedral built on a new site since Salisbury. The Boscawen family, Viscounts Falmouth, at nearby Tregothnan have been the most prominent local family for over 600 years.
The Duchy still owns much of the Cornish foreshore and exercises ancient rights over the county.
Truro and the Peerage
The Barony (1832) was for Thomas Wilde, Lord Chancellor. The Duchy of Cornwall exercises authority over all Cornwall.
Among the notable figures associated with Truro, Duke of Cornwall was known for authority over Cornwall. Viscount Falmouth, boscawen family, also left a significant mark on the area's history.
View the full Peerage Hierarchy ChartNotable Lords of Truro
The Duchy of Cornwall owns much of the foreshore, and any whale or sturgeon caught in Cornish waters belongs to the Duke.
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