Stannaries

/ ˈstænərɪz /

noun

the Stannaries
a tin-mining district of Devon and Cornwall, formerly under the jurisdiction of special courts

This Prince 'much augmented the powers of the stannaries of Devon and Cornwall, and under his auspices they thrived exceedingly.'

His name was Simon Carfax, and he came as the captain of a gang from one of the Cornish stannaries.

The Stannaries were divided into five districts, of which Penwith and Kerrier formed one.

As Warden of the Stannaries he introduced reforms which greatly mitigated the hardships of the miners.

This is still the principal town of the Stannaries, wherein the court is held relating to those causes.

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