Callestick

Callestick (/kəˈlɛstɪk/ kə-LESS-tik Cornish: Kellestek) is a hamlet in Cornwall, England, UK. It is 5 miles (8.0 km) north-west from Truro and about 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Perranzabuloe. Little Callestick lies to the northeast, near Chyverton House. The name Callestick comes from the Cornish language roots kell "cell" and Estek, a personal name.

Callestick
Callestick
Callestick
Location within Cornwall
OS grid referenceSW775502
Civil parish
  • Perranzabuloe
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townTRURO
Postcode districtTR4
Dialling code01872
PoliceDevon and Cornwall
FireCornwall
AmbulanceSouth Western
UK Parliament

The manor of Callestick was recorded in the Domesday Book (1086) when it was held by Robert, Count of Mortain from Bodmin Monastery; before 1066 it had been held by a thane from the monastery. There was 1 hide of land and land for 4 ploughs. There were 12 serfs, 10 acres of woodland, 2 cattle and 30 sheep. The value of the manor was 3 shillings though it had formerly been worth £1 sterling.

Callestick lies between 155 feet (47 m) and 350 feet (110 m) above sea level.

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