Millbrook (Cornish: Govermelin) is a civil parish and village in southeast Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The village is situated on the Rame Peninsula four miles (6.5 km) south of Saltash.[1] The population of Millbrook was 2,033 in the 2001 census, increasing to 2,214 at the 2011 census.[2]
Millbrook
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 The village, with the creek in the centre | |
  Millbrook Location within Cornwall | |
| Population | 2,278 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SX423522 |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | TORPOINT |
| Postcode district | PL10 |
| Dialling code | 01752 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Cornwall |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
Millbrook is at the head of a tidal creek which has been dammed since 1977 as a flood prevention measure. The resulting pool and wetlands are a birdwatching site.
The seal of the borough of Millbrook was a mill with waterwheel in a stream of water amid trees and hounds, with the legend "Sigillum de Millbrookia".[3]
Religion and Culture
editThe modern parish church is dedicated to All Saints.[4] The parish was created from part of Maker parish in 1869.[5] The village also has a Methodist chapel.[6]
The Black Prince Parade takes place on May Day bank holiday.[7] During mid-morning a procession of dancers and singers parade through Millbrook and the neighbouring villages of Kingsand and Cawsand, stopping at chosen houses and inns on the way. They carry with them a boat decorated with all the available spring flowers. In the evening, the boat is launched onto the water with an accompanying firework display. The ritual has been carried out in Millbrook since the 14th century.[8]
Sport
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The local football club was founded in 1888 and competes in the South West Peninsula League, which sits at Steps 6 and 7 of the National League System. The club plays at Jenkins Park (formerly Mill Park) The club has competed in the FA Vase & FA Cup.
Millbrook, along with the rest of the Rame Peninsula is a fishing area, with several fishing areas located in and around the village.
In 2008, sailor and adventurer Pete Goss MBE built a 37-foot Cornish lugger, Spirit of Mystery, with the help of local craftsmen in a shed at Innsworke Mill Boat Yard in Millbrook. The boat is a replica of Mystery, which made a round voyage to Australia in from 1854 to 1855 .[9]
Cornish wrestling
editCornish wrestling tournaments were held at the Rose and Crown in Millbrook.[10]
Notable residents
editThe former football player Reg Jenkins was born in Millbrook in 1938. During his career, he played for Plymouth Argyle, Exeter City, Torquay United[11] and Rochdale.[12] The local football club plays at Jenkins Park, which was named after him.[13]
References
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- ^ Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 201 Plymouth & Launceston ISBN 978-0-319-23146-3
- ^ "Millbrook". GENUKI. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ^ Pascoe, W. H. (1979). A Cornish Armory. Padstow, Cornwall: Lodenek Press. p. 134. ISBN 0-902899-76-7.
- ^ "Millbrook: All Saints, Millbrook". A Church Near You. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
- ^ Cornish Church Guide (1925) Truro: Blackford; p. 164
- ^ "Millbrook Methodist Church". Plymouth & Devonport Methodist Circuit. Archived from the original on 1 January 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
- ^ Landmark Visitors Guide - Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly - ISBN 1-84306-310-7
- ^ Husband, John (2019). 50 Gems of Cornwall: The History & Heritage of the Most Iconic Places. Amberley Publishing. pp. Section 4. ISBN 9781445689128.
- ^ Thomas, Colyn. "The Spirit of Mystery From Conception to Completion". Rame Heritage. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
- ^ Dr Whetter, James: Cornwall from the Newspapers 1781-93, Lyfrow Trelyspen, The Roseland Institute, Gorran 2000, p59-60..
- ^ "Reg Jenkins". Greens on Screen. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
- ^ Brookes, Mike (2008). Legends of Rochdale AFC. At Heart. p. 35. ISBN 978-1-84547-194-1.
- ^ History of Millbrook A.F.C. "History of Millbrook A.F.C". www.pitchero.com.
External links
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Media related to Millbrook, Cornwall at Wikimedia Commons