Crantock

Article summary

Crantock ( ) is a coastal civil parish and village in Cornwall, England, two miles (3 km) southwest of Newquay. In 460, a group of Celtic missionaries founded an oratory there. The village lies to the south of the River Gannel, which forms the boundary between the parishes of Newquay and Crantock. The River Gannel is tidal and ferries operate on a seasonal basis from Fern Pit to Crantock Beach. The River Gannel runs along Crantock Beach and joins the Celtic Sea. The village can be reached from the A3075 road via the junction at Trevemper. The hamlets of Treninnick and West Pentire are in the parish. Large parts of the parish are now in the ownership of the National Trust, including West Pentire headland which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest noted for its wild flowers and rare plants.

Key claims

1. area: 1.3 metres — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of death: 1921 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. population: 925 people — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the area is "1.3 metres". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of death is "1921". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the population is "925 people". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
6. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1372386710