Tuesday 12th May Devon Great Consuls

Glorious sunshine for a gentle amble through the Blanchdown Wood and back through the disused mineworking.

The various mines in the area were named after family members of the mine owner.

















A proper seat and table for our coffee break next to...

A small reservoir used to feed the mines and provide power to operate the machinery.

The main mine area and....


....the huge spoil tip contaminated with arsenic where nothing can grow even after 100 years.

At its peak over 1000 people were employed here.


Lunch in the Copper Penny at Chipshop.  The service was a little slow but the food was good.  With Pete, Cath, Terry, Roger, Jane and Linda.

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