Liskeard
OS Grid ref:- SX249641
The lively market town of Liskeard, situated at the head of the Looe Valley, was granted its charter in 1240 by Richard, Earl of Cornwall, the brother of King Henry III, was once an important tin mining town which still has much to offer the visitor. The town was originally known as Liscarret and is recorded in the Domesday Book as one of the holdings of Robert, Count of Mortain, half-brother of William the Conqueror..
The Church of St. Martin, founded in the thirteenth century, is the second largest church in Cornwall. Much of the present church dates to the fifteenth century while the tower was built in 1902.
The town boasts some superb Georgian buildings, while the Victorian Town Hall has astrong Italianate influence. There are some imposing stone buildings in the Parade, a Regency Market Hall and Stuart House, where King Charles I spent nine days (1644 - 45) during the Civil War.
Dobwalls Family Adventure Park near Liskeard makes a great day out for children (open daily 10.30am - 5pm) It has an extensive miniature railway, radio controlled boats, adventure playground, crazy golf and 'Babes in the Wood' for younger children.
Three miles north west of the town is a fragment of a ninth century cross shaft, known as King Doniert's Stone. It is inscribed DONIERT ROGAVIT PRO ANIMA (Doniert has prayed for his soul) and may possibly be a memorial to Dungarth, a ninth century Cornish king. To locate the stone follow the road from Liskeard to St. Cleer, then to Commonmoor, turning west towards Redgate. The stone is situated to the south of the road.