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Pyramid finial - 4 arms; 'Visick' by the UC road, in parish of Veryan (Carrick District), Elerkey Lane junction with Green Lane and Tollyfrank Hill, at back of footpath. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: CW_SW9139B

One of the five round houses in Veryan

Two of 5 round houses in Veryan built by Hugh Rowe, a Lostwithiel builder for the Reverend Jeremiah Trist, reputed to be one for each of his 5 daughters. The round plan is said to be to deter the activities of the Devil because he has no corners in which to hide, but the more likely reason is economy of construction. Grade II* listed: http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/Details/Default.aspx?id=393625&mode=adv and http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/Details/Default.aspx?id=393626&mode=adv

Two of the round houses that this Cornish village is well known for.

Two Grade II* Listed round cottages built between 1815 and 1818 reputedly inspired by one in St Winnow. One of 5 round houses built in Veryan by Hugh Rowe, a Lostwithiel builder, for the Reverend Jeremiah Trist (1755-1829). Trist added the church clock tower and also had two schools and Parc Behan built (In 1870-72 John Marius Wilson says the church was rebuilt in 1848). Reportedly built for his five daughters, it seems they were lived in by his tenants or labourers of the village. Trist had five daughters and two sons but by 1815 Louisa had died and Maria died in 1818.

Two of the five famous Round Houses in the village of Veryan. Dating from c.1820 the house on the left is called Chyrond, while that on the right is East Round House. See also Image] They are both EH Grade II* listed Chyrond: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1219588?section=official-list-entry East Round House: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1291400?section=official-list-entry

Five of these unusual houses were constructed in the village in the 1820's. It is said that they were built round "so that the devil cannot hide in the corners".

One of the five "round houses" in the village of Veryan, Beehive Cottage is thought likely to be the earliest, dating from c.1820. It has a tiled rather than a thatched roof (Cf. Image]). It is to be found up a lane to the west of the Primary School a few yards NW of Image] It is EH Grade II* listed: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1291428?section=official-list-entry

Veryan is most famous for its nineteenth century thatched Round Houses. There are five in all, two pairs of which stand at each end of the village and another in the centre. They were originally built by a missionary named Reverend Jeremiah Trist for his daughters. In a round house there are no corners where the devil can hide. A crucifix on the top of each one adds extra protection.