| Tywardreath is a village in southeast Cornwall that developed around Tywardreath Priory, a medieval Augustinian foundation established in the 12th century. The settlement grew with agriculture, local trade, and connections to nearby mining and port activities. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it benefited from nearby copper and tin mining and the Fowey River for transport. The village expanded gradually with housing, a church, and community services. Today it functions mainly as a residential village with historical landmarks reflecting its medieval and industrial past. |
