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The evidence from this period for Cornwall is fragmentary and scattered across various parishes. Therefore, this discussion will build upon those featured in the Cornish glebe terriers. The main spaces of discussion include the parsonage house, the church, gardens and glebe lands. Each of these spaces is connected to the other, allowing for an integrated understanding of Cornish parishes. Parishioners' lives were impacted by the landscape they lived in, as well as their neighbours. This dissertation seeks to explore the relationships between parishioners and the landscape. Parish landscapes are not ‘backdrops’ to historical movement but play an active role within it.<p></p>","abstract_html":"Cornwall is commonly grouped with the South West or paired with Devon in historical scholarship. This study employs a holistic approach to the exploration of everyday parish life in Cornwall, from c.1600 to c.1800. This approach culminates in a comprehensive understanding of the lived experience within parishes, particularly how parishioners moved within the landscape and experienced space. Utilising the Cornish glebe terriers, alongside maps, plans, court cases, and other archival sources, there will be a focus on the spatial and sensory landscapes. The sources are drawn from multiple parishes. The evidence from this period for Cornwall is fragmentary and scattered across various parishes. Therefore, this discussion will build upon those featured in the Cornish glebe terriers. The main spaces of discussion include the parsonage house, the church, gardens and glebe lands. Each of these spaces is connected to the other, allowing for an integrated understanding of Cornish parishes. Parishioners&#x27; lives were impacted by the landscape they lived in, as well as their neighbours. This dissertation seeks to explore the relationships between parishioners and the landscape. 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