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Map to show the probable extent of tidal water in the time of the Priory & later (Based on 6" O.S map 1880)
There must have been considerable traffic to and from the priory and the upkeep of roads, bridges and ferries would be one of the charges on the Priory.
The original St Andrew's bridge or causeway was built by the monks over the (then) wide esturary at Par.
In 1301 no less than three persons were drowned while riding across it, one being a monk of Tywardreath Priory.
His horse, valued at eight shillings was seized by the Crown as a 'deodand' ie. a forfeit to the Crown to be used in alms as having caused a human death. (Henderson. Old Cornish Bridges)
In 1732 ownership of the passage and ferry boat over the esturary at Par was hotly disputed between the Lords of Tywardreath and Mr Scobell of Roselyon. (Henderson. Essays in Cornish History)
Prior Collyns (1506-1534) petitioned the Pope and Cardinal Wolsey for benfice (value £100) on the plea of poverty and depredation from pirates in time of war owing to the proximity to the sea. (Rouse. Tudor Cornwall)