Boconnoc

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Boconnoc (Cornish: Boskennek) is a village in the Caradon district of Cornwall, United Kingdom, about four miles east of Lostwithiel. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 121.

In 1872 Mr Cyril Fortescue of Boconnoc was listed in the top ten land holdings in Cornwall with an estate of 20,148 acres, or 2.65% of Cornwall.[1]

The country estate is steeped in history. It is home to a cricket team who play in Deer Park. In 1993, the estate was used as a location for the film The Three Musketeers.[2][3]

[edit] See also

Battle of Braddock Down

[edit] References

  1. ^ Who Owns Britain - by Kevin Cahill (author)
  2. ^ IMDB movies with location Boconnoc
  3. ^ The History of Boconnoc House in Cornwall
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