The hundred of Trigg (also known as Triggshire) was one of ten ancient administrative shires of Cornwall--see "Hundreds of Cornwall". It was in the north of Cornwall, and included Bodmin Moor, Bodmin and the district to the west and north of the Moor50°28′16″N 4°43′01″W / 50.471°N 4.717°W / 50.471; -4.717.
The name may be cognate with that of Trégor in Brittany, northwest France. The same name is used for the ecclesiastical deaneries of Trigg ...
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The hundred of Trigg (also known as Triggshire) was one of ten ancient administrative shires of Cornwall--see "Hundreds of Cornwall". It was in the north of Cornwall, and included Bodmin Moor, Bodmin and the district to the west and north of the Moor50°28′16″N 4°43′01″W / 50.471°N 4.717°W / 50.471; -4.717.
The name may be cognate with that of Trégor in Brittany, northwest France. The same name is used for the ecclesiastical deaneries of Trigg Major and Trigg Minor which cover a wider area (but not identical to the historical boundaries).
The parishes of Triggshire consisted of Bodmin, Blisland, St Breward, Egloshayle, St Endellion, Helland, St Kew, St Mabyn, St Minver, St Teath, Temple, St Tudy.
The name Triggshire has been adopted by different clubs and organizations in the area. Triggshire Wind Orchestra, an amateur orchestra for wind players primarily from Sir James Smith's School, Wadebridge School, Budehaven School, however some students from Bodmin College and Launceston...
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