Tags: Wrestler.
Richard Parkyn (c. 1772 – May 28 1853) was a champion Cornish wrestler. He was born at Parkyn’s Shop which lies at three parish boundaries St Columb Major St Columb Minor and St Mawgan. There was a saying at the time that Parkyn was So great that all three parishes claimed him. He was also known as The Great Parkyn. Little is recorded about his life other than newspaper reports of his fights.
