Extract from Pigot’s Directory of Cornwall, 1830 (pages 137 & 138) CALLINGTON Is a borough and market town, in the middle division of East hundred; 216 miles from London, 40 from Exeter, 12 from Launceston, and 9 from Liskeard and Tavistock. In point of situation or buildings, the town is not entitled to any admiration; the former being low and unpleasant, and the latter comprised in one broad street, running north and south. Callington is a member of the parish of South-hill, about two miles distant; and has a large chapel of ease within the precincts of the town, rebuilt at the sole expense of Nicholas de Asheton, Esq. in the year 1552; the chancel contains a fine monument to his memory: the curacy is at present enjoyed by the Rev. John Trefusis. The town is governed by a portrieve, annually chosen at the court leet of the lord of the manor; when all who have lived a year in the town are admitted free burgesses, and vote in the election of members of parliament; the portrieve is the returning officer; the present representatives are, Alexander Baring, and Matthias Attewood, Esqrs. Between this town and Launceston the country is pleasant, and the land well cultivated as any in Cornwall; but presents no object to excite the interest or notice of the traveller. The market-day is Wednesday; the fairs are, the first Wednesday in March, May 1st, September 19th, and November 12th; there are also cattle-markets on the first Wednesday in every month. The population of the borough and parish, by the census of 1821, was 1,321 persons. Post Office, Richard PETER, Post Master – letters from London, and all parts, arrive every morning at a quarter-past six, and are despatched every morning at half-past six. Gentry & Clergy CALL, William Platt (Sir) Bart. Whiteford House CLARKE, Edward Rev. St Dominic CORYTON, John Tillie Esq. Pentillie Castle COUCHE, William Gent. Callington DINGLE, Sarah Mrs. Callington FLETCHER, John K. Rev. D.D. Callington HELLYER, Edward Esq. Newton Ferrers HORNDON, William Hickses Colonel (magistrate) Callington HORNDON, William David Esq. Callington MESSENGER, James Bryant Esq. Callington MORSHEAD, Edward Rev. Callstock SERJEANT, John Rev. Callington TRELAWNEY, William Salisbury Callstock WOOLLCOMBE, Henry Rev. Pillaton Professional Persons BENNY, Samuel surgeon HENDER, William day & boarding academy HOCKIN, Walter attorney MARTIN, John attorney MESSENGER, William surgeon MOON, William surgeon & apothecary RENDELL, William surgeon SNELL, Hugh conveyancer Inns & Public Houses CRABB, James Bull’s Head GOLDEN, William New Inn (and posting house) CRABB, William Ring of Bells BUDGE, James Sun TRUTE, Charles Three Crowns HODGE, William Wellington Shopkeepers & traders ALMOND, Francis watch & clock maker BALL, John linen draper BATTY, Thomas mason & builder BOLITHO, Robert blacksmith BOLLAM, Henry stonemason BOX, Ambrose tallow chandler & butcher BURGH, John Grills druggist CARDER, Samuel brazier, plumber & tin-plate worker CLEVERDON, John grocer & cooper CLOUGH, Rowland currier &c. COMER, Thomas butcher CRABB, Mary & Elizabeth dress makers DOIDGE, Richard grocer DUNSTAN, James boot & shoemaker HARVEY, Anthony linen & woollen draper & grocer HENDOR, William watch maker HENWOOD, Francis tailor HENWOOD, John tailor HODGE, John baker HONEY, William carpenter HORNABROOK, Richard shopkeeper JAGO, John wheelwright JOHNS, Richard carpenter JOPE, James linen draper LANGFORD, Alice shopkeeper MARTIN, John draper MARTIN, William haberdasher MASON, George saddler & ironmonger & fire &c. office agent NIXON, Daniel currier PETER, Anabella & Elizabeth stamp distributors PETER, Arthur shopkeeper PETER, John woolstapler PETER, Richard saddler, ironmonger, & agent to the County fire office PHILLIPS, John auctioneer PHILLIPS, Richard shopkeeper POAD, John hatter POMRY, Stephen shopkeeper SLEEP, George blacksmith SYMONS, William carpenter TREWEEK, Richard Hale blacksmith VARCOE, William stone mason VOSPER, George maltster Castlewitch WADGE, Josia & Francis watch makers WEEKS, John blacksmith WESTLAKE, Mary linen draper WEYMOUTH, John carpenter WRIGHT, Henry shoemaker WRIGHT, James shoemaker Carriers To Liskeard, John BOWDEN & John HAWKE, from the Bull’s Head, every Tuesday. To Lostwithiel, John HAWKE, every Thursday. To Tavistock, John BOWDEN, every Monday. Transcribed by John Evans .