Historical Geography information for Probus, Cornwall, England
| Place Name | Probus |
| Description | Probus (Cornish: Lamprobus) is a civil parish and village in Cornwall, England. It is famous for having the tallest church tower in Cornwall at 129 feet. There was a monastery here before the Norman Conquest which continued to exist until the reign of Henry I. King Henry gave the church of Probus to Exeter Cathedral and the clergy of Probus thereafter were a dean and five canons. There are records of no less than nine medieval chapels in the parish and three more of which traditions exist. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Probus |
| County | Cornwall |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93329 |
| DateUpdated | 7/9/2013 4:17:19 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092423 |
British Surname Clusters | Johns | John, St. John, Saint John, Johns |
| 1092496 |
British Surname Clusters | Oliver | Oliver |