The deep underground mines, engine houses, foundries, new towns, smallholdings, ports and harbours, and their ancillary industries reflect prolific innovation which, in the early 19th century, enabled the region to produce two-thirds of the world’s supply of copper.
The substantial remains are a testimony to the sophistication and success of early and large-scale hard rock mining and also show the contribution Cornwall and West Devon made to the Industrial Revolution and to the fundamental influence the area had on the development of mining globally.
Trewithen is an historic estate near Truro, Cornwall. Owned and lived in by the same…
Explore the amazing Island world of St Michael's Mount and discover a fortress, a…
The CGS Spring Flower Show is firmly established as one of the most widely respected…
Late Georgian house built by the ancestors of the current owners and set in its own…
Tucked away in a deep wooded valley Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin…
This amazing Wildlife and Dinosaur Park is not only home to some of the most endangered…
Atmospheric, historic medieval castle originally built 1106 by order of Henry I and later…
Cadhay is approached by an avenue of lime-trees, and stands in an extensive garden, with…
The Dorset and East Devon Coast has an outstanding combination of globally significant…
This imposing medieval palace stands in a grassy hollow next to purple-stoned St Davids…
The Cathedral Church of SS Peter & Paul, Dyfrig, Teilo and Euddogwy is the mother church…
Grade I Listed mediaeval and Elizabethan house. It has magnificent carved oak panelling,…
Important rhododendron garden with many fine and rare trees, landscaped in 18thC with…
Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and stately home of the Digby family since 1617.…
The four castles of Beaumaris, Conwy, Caernarfon, Harlech and the attendant fortified…
Llancaiach Fawr Manor is no ordinary heritage attraction. History here is tangible. The…