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Stannaries
/ ˈstænərɪz /
noun
- the Stannariesa tin-mining district of Devon and Cornwall, formerly under the jurisdiction of special courts
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This Prince 'much augmented the powers of the stannaries of Devon and Cornwall, and under his auspices they thrived exceedingly.'
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His name was Simon Carfax, and he came as the captain of a gang from one of the Cornish stannaries.
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The Stannaries were divided into five districts, of which Penwith and Kerrier formed one.
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As Warden of the Stannaries he introduced reforms which greatly mitigated the hardships of the miners.
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This is still the principal town of the Stannaries, wherein the court is held relating to those causes.
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