Gilbert's Coombe

Settlement in Cornwall

England

Gilbert's Coombe

Weighing Machine Redruth Station A redundant weighing machine at Redruth Station sits as it always has set into the platform. — Weighing Machine Redruth Station Credit: Tom Jolliffe

Gilbert's Coombe is a picturesque village located in Cornwall, England. Nestled in the heart of the county, it is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and rich historical significance. The village is situated near the coast, providing residents and visitors with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.

The most notable feature of Gilbert's Coombe is its charming architecture. The village is characterized by a collection of traditional cottages, many of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. These quaint stone houses are adorned with colorful flowers, creating a truly idyllic setting.

Surrounded by lush greenery, Gilbert's Coombe offers ample opportunities for outdoor exploration. The village is bordered by rolling hills and scenic countryside, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Additionally, the nearby coast provides access to beautiful sandy beaches, perfect for leisurely walks or picnics.

In terms of amenities, Gilbert's Coombe boasts a small but thriving community. The village is home to a handful of local businesses, including a cozy pub and a quaint tearoom. These establishments offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere, providing a gathering place for both residents and visitors.

Overall, Gilbert's Coombe is a charming and peaceful village that showcases the best of Cornwall's natural beauty and historical charm. With its stunning architecture, breathtaking scenery, and friendly community, it is truly a hidden gem within the county.

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Gilbert's Coombe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.247585/-5.238899 or Grid Reference SW6943. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Weighing Machine Redruth Station

A redundant weighing machine at Redruth Station sits as it always has set into the platform.

Tom Jolliffe

Farm at Wheal Prussia

On the eastern outskirts of Redruth is this smallholding near the former Wheal Prussia. This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Redruth at 1231.

Graham Horn

Redruth Station and Footbridge

Roy Hughes

Stamps Engine House, Wheal Peevor

Chris Andrews

Redruth Railway Station Footbridge

The footbridge at Redruth Station was significantly renovated two years ago. The work is holding up well and shows how such investment improves the environment.

Tom Jolliffe

Redruth Railway Station Footbridge

The renovation of the footbridge two years ago greatly enhanced the appearance of the station. Were these the original colours of the Great Western Railway? Between the house in the background and the end of the canopy on the platform the Pednandrea Stack can be seen marking the industrial history of Redruth. Also see SW7041 : Basset Street and Pednandrea Stack, Redruth

Tom Jolliffe

Footbridge Redruth Railway Station

The colours of the footbridge look a little too bright and cheerful to be true to the original railway company. The Great Western locomotives were painted green and the coaches were brown and cream. Wagons were painted red at one time. Pednandrea Stack can be seen in the background.

Tom Jolliffe

Capped shaft at Wheal Briggan

The Western Whim shaft of the Wheal Briggan workings, capped off in 2005.

Richard Law

The North Downs trig

A trig point sporting flushbracket S7758, situated immediately adjacent to an infilled shaft south of the Wheal Plenty complex.

Richard Law

North Downs trig - closeup

The pillar itself is in good condition, as is the flushbracket. Sadly, the 'man with the allen key' has long since helped himself to the brasswork from the top.

Richard Law

Capped shaft at Wheal Peevor

An unnamed adit shaft of the Wheal Peevor mine, capped by the council in 2005. By (the highly unscientific method of) dropping a stone down it, I deduced that it was too deep to want to fall down, so they did the right thing by capping it off.

Richard Law

Capped shaft and chimney at Wheal Peevor

Richard Law

Wheal Peevor - the remains of the calciners

Brunton Calciners were an important part of the tin mining and processing system, as they removed a variety of impurities (copper, arsenic, iron) from the concentrate before it was further processed and smelted. Most of this involved huge amounts of heat, and took place in these calciners.

Richard Law

Buddles at Wheal Peevor mine

The remains of three tin 'buddles' in front of the Stamps Engine House; these were separated tin particles from lighter materials, with water as a part of the process.

Richard Law

Wheal Peevor - 3 buddles from near the calciner ruins

The remains of three tin 'buddles' which were used, in conjunction with water, as a mechanism for separating tin particles from rock and waste products, prior to further refining. For a closer view, see SW7044 : Buddles at Wheal Peevor mine

Richard Law

Traffic on the A30

The main A30 dual carriageway near Radnor. A fast road; no place to be cycling on a dull evening.

Richard Law

The stamps engine house

The remains of the engine house that ran the tin stamps at Wheal Peevor; the stamps, as the name suggests, were essentially ore crushers, breaking relatively small lumps of ore into finer material (stamp sand) ready for processing in the nearby buddles SW7044 : Buddles at Wheal Peevor mine. It originally housed a 36" rotative beam engine, installed in 1876, but when the mine was re-activated in 1911, alterations were made; these included the installation of a gas-oil powered engine which ran more equipment, including a machine of 20 Californian stamps.

Richard Law

Main engine house at Wheal Peevor

From 1872, this building originally housed a 60" steam-powered pumping engine, which was replaced in 1911 by a 70" monster. It lifted water out of the main 'Sir Frederick's Shaft', a 660' hole, the capped opening of which is still visible immediately to the right of the right-hand wall.

Richard Law

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Gilbert's Coombe is located at Grid Ref: SW6943 (Lat: 50.247585, Lng: -5.238899)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Located within 500m of 50.247585,-5.238899

Bus Stop

Trenoweth Estate

Bench: no

Bin: no

Bus: yes

Covered: no

Description: On lamp post near lay-by used for parking with timetable board

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Naptan CommonName: Trenoweth Estate

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Naptan Street: Bassett Road

Passenger Information Display: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

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Survey Date: 2020-10-28

Lat/Long: 50.249464/-5.2360657

Gilbert's Coombe

Settlement in Cornwall

England

Gilbert's Coombe

Gilbert's Coombe Images

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Related Wikis

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Tolgus Mount

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Highfields Private School

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Kresen Kernow

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