Just off the coast of Western Australia is a small island named after its very tiny inhabitants: Penguin Island. Just a five minute ferry ride […]
Latest Blogs
West Caradon Mine
Following the discovery of copper rich ground in the Seaton Valley below Caradon Hill, great efforts were made to exploit the reserves here. With the […]
South Caradon Mine
All along the southern side of Caradon Hill are the extensive remains of South Caradon Mine. Holman’s (New Engine) 70″ pumping engine. Unlike other areas […]
Lanyon Quoit of West Penwith
Standing in the fields of West Penwith is Lanyon Quoit, one of Cornwall’s most well known archaeological monuments. Thought to be Early Neolithic (4000-3500 BCE), […]
New Pheonix Mine
Standing on its lonesome on Craddock Moor is the remains of a small working with the remains of one engine house. Next to so many […]
A Walk Around the Minions Area
The village of Minions and the surrounding landscape of Bodmin and Craddock Moors contain a wealth of historical features. This walk will aim to include […]