Wheal Uny
Wheal Uny is on the northern outcrop of the Great Flat Lode.
Between 1826 and 1856 records show that Wheal Uny produced 755 tons of 4.5% copper ore and 7,660 tons of black tin.
Wheal Uny mine was opened at the end of the 19th century, but was only operational for a short period. It closed in 1893. The engine used at the mine had already been installed in two mines previously, and is typical how mine parts were reused.
Wheal Uny is 1 mile from the town of Redruth, which is the nearest railway station. The nearest port is Portreath 4 miles away.
St. Euny Church
St Euny Parish Church is one the oldest surviving buildings in the town and is set in beautiful grounds along the picturesque Church Lane. The ancient church was founded in the 6th century by its patron saint, St Euny, and Christian worship has continued on this site for 1400 years. Most of the present church was rebuilt in 1786 but the tower is from the 15th century. The current building is a beautiful well kept Georgian gem and is on the edge of the town, right by Wheal Uny.
Carn Brea Castle
The Castle was originally built as a chapel, in 1379, thought to be dedicated to St Michael. It has been extensively rebuilt in different periods since, primarily in the 18th century by the Basset family as a hunting lodge. It is considered a Folly castle, due to the huge boulders that make up part of its foundations.
Its use as a beacon for ships was recorded in 1898 when stipulated in the lease, the tenant agreeing to show a light in the north facing window.
The building was classed by English Heritage as grade II listed in 1975.
Basset Monument
The Celtic cross is on the highest point of Carn Brea in Cornwall and is 90 foot high.
This is a monument is dedicated to Francis Basset.
The Geocache
The geocache has 5. Stages 1-4 are question to answer stages and the final location has a physical box.
The cache will involve going down some very overgrowen places and uneven ground so this means that it's
not accessible to wheelchair users, buggies or young children.
You most take care at all times and wear sensable clothing+footwear.
Give your self lots of time to find it as the walk is long and at parts quite challenging.
At no point do you need to enter peoples gardens or private land.
Please report back what you think of the cache and if it can not be put in a log then please email us.
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