B/w print
Acc.no: PEZPH : 1989.753
Identification
Item: The Keigwin Arms, Mousehole
Description: This building is a good example of a surviving 16th century house. Being involved in the pilchard trade,the family moved to Mousehole from Pendeen in the middle of the 16th century. Jenkin Keigwin was killed during the Spanish invasion of 1595 and this house was said to be the only one to survive the Spanish invasion. In 1664 William Keigwin bought the Manor of Alverton from the Daniel family. In the late 18th century the building became an inn. In the 20th century it reverted to a house. In 2012 the building and outbuildings offer private accommodation.
Condition: Good
Description
Height: Mm
Width: Mm
Material: Photograph
Production
Method: Printed
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