Grave of F Lean (Cornish wrestler)

Location/Address

Nanpean graveyard

Type

Other site, structure or landscape

Assets that cannot fit any of the other categories. This category includes sites of archaeological interest, where the original form and function may not be apparent without the use of archaeological techniques and interpretation.

Description

Grave of the famous Cornish wrestler, F Lean. Mr Lean won the lightweight championship in 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928 and 1929. He won the Pochin cup (for clay workers) in 1928 and he won the Bennett Cup in 1927 and 1928.

Map

Statement of Significance

Asset type

Where famous Cornish wrestler is buried

Historic Interest

F Lean won 6 lightweight Cornish wrestling championships in a row

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Date Listed

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