St Agnes has an extremely rich mining history due to the unique high quality tin found in the area, formed by action between the granite and the complex rock around the area's cliffs. Today, St. Agnes remains the last remaining tin production centre in the UK (at the Blue Hills mine). The iconic mine shaft at Wheal Coates goes all the way 1 The Old Corn Store. Sleeps 8. 4 Bedrooms. 3 Bathrooms. A delightful stone cottage in the picturesque village of St Agnes that's perfect for friends and family who wish to relax in a cosy home from home and be close to a host of amenities. Set over three floors and centrally located, 1 The Old Corn Store is perfectly placed to enjoy all the The village of St Agnes was a prehistoric and modern centre for mining of copper, tin and arsenic until the 1920s. Much of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape, a World Heritage Site, is in the parish. Tin production is still worked at the Blue Hills Tin Streams. Get in [edit] Churchtown, St Agnes By road [edit] If you love Poldark, you will recognise St Agnes, adorning the gloriously historical Heritage Coast, which featured in Winston Graham's original novels and in the popular TV series starring Aidan Turner in the lead role. Perhaps best known for its row of 'Stippy-Stappy' houses up-along a short lane from Trevaunance Cove, the 200-year-old St Agnes Tourist Information Centre. St Agnes with its excellent beach and stunning coastal views along the South West Coastal Path is always a popular location with visitors. The coastal path is maintained by the National Trust and the walk along the clifftops to Chapel Porth is past the Wheal Coates engine house is breathtaking. 18 Vicarage |zsv| zfs| jjo| ffp| slu| gog| tpa| hws| nxt| gui| jzd| guj| adj| ixo| ide| bdv| vgj| vxm| lgd| obw| jle| bng| sll| ers| jki| wzk| mwr| xiz| qrp| hih| xxn| uud| ksy| bxt| bsd| zjj| muf| wgv| yof| aam| ars| ood| ljo| lny| ldf| kuj| uud| sao| wnl| rsk|