Threemilestone (Cornish: Mentrimildir) is a small village in the civil parish of Kenwyn, located precisely three miles west of Truro, the only city in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Threemilestone has grown in recent years, as housing estates to the west have been developed. Between Truro and Threemilestone there is a continuous line of schools, colleges and industrial estates, including Truro College and Richard Lander School. Furthermore the village also houses a primary school (known locally: Threemilestone Primary School).[1]
Threemilestone is also the location for a park-and-ride scheme that serves the A390. The park-and-ride resulted in an estimated removal of 118,000 cars from the road during its first 9 months of operation.[2] The park and ride is, therefore, an important piece of infrastructure, for the residents of Threemilestone and people travelling into Truro.
The village also has a football club called Threemilestone A.F.C. which currently runs four sides, a first team, reserve team, veterans side and a youth team. The club currently play their home games at Boscawen Park in Truro, however the hope is to return to the Polstain Road pitch in the future.[3] There are a few parks in the area including Leap Park and Swing Park in the west side of Threemilestone.
Cornish wrestling
There have been Cornish wrestling tournaments held in Threemilestone throughout the last 200 years. Tournaments have been held in the field adjoining the Welcome Inn at Sticklers' Corner[4] (note that a Stickler is a referee in a Cornish wrestling match) and at the Victoria Arms.[5]
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