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Charlotte Dymond
Charlotte Dymond (1826 – 14 April 1844) was an 18-year-old servant who was the victim of a notorious murder which influenced the folklore of Bodmin Moor. It is considered to be one of the most infamous murders in Cornwall. Crime Charlotte Dymond was born an illegitimate child. She worked as a servant on Penhale Farm which was located on the edge of Bodmin Moor, between Camelford and Davidstow. The farm was owned by an elderly widow Phillipa Peter and her son and they employed Charlotte and two other live-in servants John Stevens and Matthew Weeks. Charlotte and Matthew were believed to be courting but she was also considered to be romantically interested in Thomas Prout, the nephew of her employer. It was believed that Charlotte and Thomas were planning to run away and get married. On 14 April 1844, Charlotte was seen leaving the farm with Weeks heading towards the moor. She was wearing a green striped dress and Weeks was recognised by an elderly farmer by his distinctive li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Davidstow
Davidstow ( (village) or (parish)) is a civil parish and village in north Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The village is north of Bodmin Moor straddling the A395 road about north of Camelford. The hamlets of Hallworthy, Hendraburnick, Tremail and Trewassa are in the parish. It was formerly known as Dewstow(e). ' Davidstow Cheddar' and 'Cathedral City' brands of cheese are produced at Davidstow Creamery which is operated by Dairy Crest using water ultimately from St David's Holy well, next to the parish church. A military airfield, RAF Davidstow Moor, was built near the village during the Second World War and was later used as a motor racing circuit. Parish church 'Davidstow' means ''David's Place'' and according to legend the church was founded by Saint David in the 6th century, whilst visiting his mother at nearby Altarnun. The church is large but was very much restored in 1875 so that little original work remains inside. Both the nave and the east windows are wid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
