Trekenning is a hamlet south of St Columb Major, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.[1]

The Trekenning post box

Trekenning House edit

Trekenning House is a Grade II, listed building, once the home of the Paynter family.[2] One notable resident of Trekenning was Commander John Pender Paynter. He was an officer of the British Royal Navy noted for his services during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1815 Paynter was appointed Flag Lieutenant to Lord Exmouth on HMS Boyne. In 1816, he was involved in the Bombardment of Algiers.

References edit

  1. ^ Ordnance Survey Landranger 200: Newquay, Bodmin & Surrounding Area; 1:50 000. 1980
  2. ^ Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1327377)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 26 October 2018.

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