Discover Tresmeer: Cultural Heritage and the Three Saints Way

Tresmeer combines impressive reminders of architectural and local history with a walking route through the river valleys of the surrounding area. Anyone wishing to combine cultural discoveries with exercise will find a range of options for planning each day: historic buildings and crosses in and around Tresmeer are complemented by a route along the River Kensey and varied opportunities for wildlife watching.

Cultural and Historical Discoveries in Tresmeer

Among the notable buildings is The Pottery, a Grade II listed building. The Church of St Nicholas has a Norman font, making it an important point of interest for anyone interested in ecclesiastical architecture and older items of church furnishings. The churchyard also contains a medieval wayside cross in the form of a Latin cross. After being moved several times within the parish of Laneast during the 19th century, it was re-erected there.

Near the Church of St Nicholas, the gravestone of John Kittow commemorates John Kittow and his son William, both of whom died in 1779. The slate tomb has a segmental-arched top and curved shoulders. Such specific details also make the visit interesting for travellers who want to discover history not only through major attractions, but also through individual traces in the local landscape.

Tresmeer Farmhouse and Garden Walls to Front probably date from the mid-19th century. The rear of Tresmeer Farmhouse faces the churchyard of the Church of St Nicholas and forms part of a largely unaltered group of buildings. Another historic building is Treburtle Farmhouse on the western side of the settlement of Treburtle. It probably dates from the 17th century and was extended in the 18th and 19th centuries.

East of the Church of St Nicholas stands another greenstone cross. It is approximately 2 feet high and 1 foot 9 inches wide. Both sides bear a raised Latin cross in low relief. The different forms, materials and historical classifications invite visitors to look more closely while exploring the area, rather than treating its history merely as a brief stopover.

Walking along the River Kensey

The River Kensey flows past Tresmeer. The Three Saints Way is a circular walking route through the tributary valleys of the River Ottery and the River Kensey. One section of the route follows the River Kensey valley downstream to the Church of St Nicholas in Tresmeer. Along the Three Saints Way, there are varied opportunities for wildlife watching, including birds and butterflies.

This gives Tresmeer two distinct yet easily combinable approaches to a visit: you can focus on the historic landmarks or place greater emphasis on walking and observing nature. Travellers with different interests may wish to divide their days accordingly and choose accommodation based on how they want to structure their stay. When looking for holiday accommodation in Tresmeer, the key question is therefore whether culture, walks and experiences in nature should be the main focus.

Travel Arrangements and Further Choice of Locations

When planning your journey, it is helpful to look closely at the place names: Tresmeer railway station is not in the village of Tresmeer, but in the neighbouring village of Splatt. Anyone choosing holiday accommodation or another type of lodging can take this distinction into account when organising their trip, without losing sight of the village’s historic and scenic attractions.

If you would like to extend your search beyond Tresmeer to other places in this selection, you can find Mawgan Porth, Porthallow, Leedstown, Linkinhorne, Liskeard, Duloe, Torpoint and Withiel here.

For the overview of the wider travel area: Cornwall.