Inside the beautiful wooded area to the west of Ponsanooth lies the significant remains of an old gunpowder works. Up until the early 1800’s, all of the gunpowder used by Cornish mines was produced out of the county; as the …
Trelissick Illuminations 2018
This year Trelissick did their wonderful illuminations again. Scott and I went previously in 2016 (pictures here). The majority of the garden was all lit up with a variety of coloured lights, although they were all fixed colours this year. …
West Wheal Basset Stamps
The West Wheal Basset stamps sit on the side on Carn Brea in the village of Carnkie. The complex was built in 1875 in an attempt to keep up with the stamping and dressing needs of West Wheal Basset Mine …
West Wheal Basset Mine
West Basset Mine’s only remaining relic stands over the road between Pool and Four Lanes. Previously known as Wheal Charmer and Wheal Haste, mining in the area dates back to medieval times. The site was initially used for farming, but …
Basset and Grylls
Situated on Porkellis Moor lie some of the more modern remains of Basset and Grylls mine. Originally named Porkellis United, it also included the workings of Wheal Cock. Basset and Gryll’s potential was first noticed in 1845 by a Mr …
Wheal Enys
Hidden in the fields behind Porkellis lie what remains of Wheal Enys. Also known as Wheal Vernon, it was a fairly unsuccessful mine during its short life. First mentioned in 1815 following the advertisement of shares, at the time it …
Flicka Donkey Sanctuary
Before Scott flew off again on another university trip, we decided to pop by the Flicka Donkey Sanctuary near Mabe. This little gem is a charity founded in 1995 by Mary Berryman with the aim of rescuing donkeys and horses, …
