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St Stephen-in-Brannel

Cornwall (County [UK]), England


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Description of institution: St Stephen village is four miles (6.5 km) west of St Austell on the southern edge of Cornwall's china clay district.

Mining has had a large impact on the growth of the area. St Stephen grew with the discovery by William Cookworthy of clay deposits in the surrounding area during the 18th century.
URL:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Stephen-in-Brannel