The History of St. Keverne
by
The Rev. Canon Diggens
The above photograph (circa 1912)
shows Canon W.A. Diggens BA Vicar
1896 - 1913
with Mrs. Diggens and Miss Diggens (sister)
Editors Note
Canon Diggens was the Vicar of St.
Keverne between 1896 and 1913 and during this time
compiled extensive notes on the history, origins
and folk ways of the parish.
His papers extend to some 200 pages and the subjects
range from the occurrence of asbestos, with fanciful
speculation on its use in antiquity, to listings from
the Court Rolls of the 14th and 15th centuries.
Some of his papers he extends in essay form and we have
included a section of these.
If you wish to consult the full text we intend to
deposit a copy with the Cornish Studies Library in
Redruth.
They form a unique insight into the paternal attitude
of a country parson as well as a record of a world that
disappeared with the First World War.
