Timeline of St Columb Major

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The following is a timeline of the history of St Columb Major , Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.

Contents

Prehistory

Early history to 11th century

12th–15th centuries

16th century

17th century

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Trewan Hall frontage

18th century

19th century

20th century

21st century

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