Ruan Major is in that part of the hundred of Kerrier, called Meneage,
hath to the west Mullian, to the north Cury and Mawgan, to the east
St. Keverne, to the south Ruan Minor. This parish takes its name from
and is dedicated to St. Ruan, as the former. It is a rectory, valued
in the King’s Book, £16. 10_s._ 0_d._ ob. The patronage in the heirs
of George Robinson, esq.; the incumbent Mr. William Robinson, his
cousin-german, and right heir in blood.