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Kennall Vale cog wheel

Kennall Vale cog wheel

by Roger Driver

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Roger Driver, on January 17, 2007, said:

Kennall Vale Gunpowder Works was established in the early 19th century and produced high quality gunpowder for the mining industry. Its remains, scattered throughout the reserve, include several mills and buildings and a complex system of leats; the Works became a Scheduled Monument in 1999.

For more information on over fifty nature reserves in Cornwall, including Google Earth placemarks and overlay ground plans for each one, have a look at the Cornwall Wildlife Trust website

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in Stithians, Cornwall, UK

50° 11' 39.25" N  5° 9' 6.92" W 

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  • Uploaded on January 16, 2007
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    by Roger Driver
  • Extra information
    • Camera: FUJIFILM FinePix F601 ZOOM
    • Taken on 2003/03/30 14:14:04
    • Exposure: 0.003s (1/350)
    • Focal Length: 8.30mm
    • F/Stop: f/4.000
    • ISO Speed: ISO200
    • Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
    • No flash