Tresillian Milestone

Some time during the 1960s a milestone that had stood at the roadside in Tresillian Village since the 1830s went missing during roadworks to improve the A390 that runs through the village. Local resident, Keith Littlejohns, noticed an article published in the village magazine reflecting on its disappearance. Keith researched to find out more about the missing milestone and the whereabouts of its original location, during which he also discovered the importance of its unique design that was used for a chain of twelve Truro Turnpike Company milestones, eleven of which are still in existence. Following extensive enquiries it became obvious that it was extremely unlikely the original milestone would be found. The research then changed course to one of having a replica made, knowing now the original location from historical maps, and the physical appearance from other milestones in the chain. Having recently been co-opted as a parish councillor at St Clement, Keith put a proposal to councillors that this could be a project the parish council may wish to consider. With delays like COVID-19 and other issues with sourcing a suitable piece of granite and a stonemason occurring over a period of years the Tresillian Milestone was finally installed courtesy of Cormac staff on 11th January 2024.