Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of St Columb Major within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
St Columb Major, market town and par., Cornwall, on river Trent, 2½ miles N. of St Columb Road sta. and 9 miles NW. of St Austell, 12,884 ac., pop. 2739; P.O., T.O., called St Columb, 2 Banks. Market-day, Thursday. The town is picturesquely situated on an eminence in the Vale of Lanherne, and is much frequented by parties exploring the coast. The church, a 12th century building, is of great interest.