Cardinham, Cornwall Genealogy: Difference between revisions

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Cardinham (Cornish Cardynham) has existed for more than 1000 years and is one of the Cornish parishes not carrying the same name as the saint for whom the church is named (St Meubred).&nbsp; The name is Cornish from "Car" or "Caer" which means "enclosure" or "fort," and "dinas" which may also mean "fortress."&nbsp; It is assumed from the name that there has been a castle or fortress there since ancient times, and it is&nbsp;thought that&nbsp;the castle was built there about 1080&nbsp;by Robert of Mortain, a half-brother to William the Conqueror.&nbsp; The castle was&nbsp;occupied by Robert Fitz-Turold and his descendants for about 200-300 years.&nbsp; The family used the family name "de Cardinan," taken from this place.&nbsp; The castle was a very short distance to the south and east of the church.&nbsp; It is on private&nbsp;land,&nbsp;but almost nothing remains there.&nbsp;