Cotehele Chapel
In 1483, Sir Richard Edgcumbe joined a rebellion against King Richard III. The rebellion failed and Edgcumbe was pursued by the King's troops into the woods at Cotehele. Edgcumbe managed to escape by throwing his hat into the river, giving the impression he had drowned, and lived in exile in Brittany until Henry Tudor took the throne. On his return, Edgcumbe built the chapel in the spot where he had thrown his hat into the river to give thanks for his escape.
On walks
- Cotehele to Calstock (5.9 mile walk)
- Danescombe Valley (2.4 mile walk)
Also mentioned in walks
- Cotehele to Metherell (3.9 mile walk)