Goverseth

Settlement in Cornwall

England

Goverseth

Junction on the corner on the B3279 Nanpean a clay village , sadly many of the claypits have shut so there is less employment in the clay industry then years ago. — Junction on the corner on the B3279 Credit: roger geach

Goverseth is a small village located in the county of Cornwall, England. Situated on the southern coast, it is nestled between the larger towns of St Austell and Fowey. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers stunning views of the nearby English Channel.

With a population of around 500 residents, Goverseth maintains a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, comprised of traditional stone cottages and a few modern houses. Its charming streets are lined with beautiful gardens and hedges.

Goverseth is known for its rich history, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Iron Age. The village center features a historic church, St. Mary's, which stands as a testament to its past. The church boasts remarkable architectural features and houses a collection of ancient artifacts.

Despite its small size, Goverseth offers a few amenities to its residents and visitors. There is a local pub, The Anchor Inn, which serves traditional pub food and offers a cozy atmosphere for residents to gather. The village also has a small convenience store, providing essential goods to the community.

The surrounding area of Goverseth is a paradise for nature enthusiasts. The village is close to several walking trails, offering breathtaking coastal and countryside views. Additionally, the nearby beaches provide opportunities for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports.

Goverseth is a tranquil and picturesque village, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking a slower pace of life and a deep connection with nature.

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Goverseth Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.360513/-4.8632043 or Grid Reference SW9655. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Junction on the corner on the B3279

Nanpean a clay village , sadly many of the claypits have shut so there is less employment in the clay industry then years ago.

roger geach

Road from Nanpean

It looks more rural looking away from Nanpean village down this lane. years ago there were far more clay driers and pits open then nowadays.

roger geach

Foxhole ahead

The approach to Foxhole village from Goonabarn , the narrow road crosses the freight only railway here.

roger geach

Bus stop at High Street

On the A3058 road a bus stop at the Hamlet of High Street. The road junction ahead is for the A3058 towards Foxhole and the Clay Country

roger geach

Blackpool China Clay works

The bright blue colour of the water is due to mica in suspension

Chris Gunns

Blackpool China Clay works

Chris Gunns

Blackpool China Clay works

Terraces on the pit wall

Chris Gunns

Blackpool China Clay works

Terraces on the side of the pit

Chris Gunns

Goonvean China Clayworks - Cornish beam pumping engine

50" Cornish beam engine of 1863 by Harvey & Co of Hayle. Installed 4th hand in 1910. Dismantled by Century millwrights in September 2008 and placed in store. It is hoped that it may be re-erected in a proposed project in Hayle. This was a picture of the top chamber with the indoor end of the beam before the stairs became even softer and the roof was damaged by high winds. The beam was a replacement by Holman Bros of camborne in 1928. The engine ceased work in about 1955. Its removal was just in time, as the air pump and condenser had already fallen down the unstable shaft and part of the engine house followed not long after the engine's safe removal. The remainder of the house was then quickly demolished. There is now only one engine in situ 'in the clay' - that at Parkandillick.

Chris Allen

Goonvean China Clayworks - Cornish beam engine

50" Cornish beam engine of 1863 by Harvey & Co of Hayle. Installed 4th hand in 1910. Dismantled by Century millwrights in September 2008 and placed in store. It is hoped that it may be re-erected in a proposed project in Hayle. This is a view of the bottom chamber with the driver's position and the cylinder behind on the right. The 'gearwork' is typical three arbor gearwork with a double plug rod and cataracts for pauses on the indoor and outdoor strokes. The engine has a single perpendicular pipe connecting the two ends of the cylinder.

Chris Allen

Goonvean China Clayworks - Cornish beam pumping engine.

50" Cornish beam engine of 1863 by Harvey & Co of Hayle. Installed 4th hand in 1910. Dismantled by Century millwrights in September 2008 and placed in store. It is hoped that it may be re-erected in a proposed project in Hayle. This is the middle chamber showing the top of the steam cylinder with the false cover and the metallic packing for the piston rod. Beyond that is the top nozzle box with the governor, steam inlet and equilibrium valves. Above, one can see parts of the parallel motion with the plug rod descending beyond the top nozzles to operate the valve gear. This was in the days when the staircase was just strong enough to allow access to the higher levels. On a later visit I was restricted to the lower chamber.

Chris Allen

Goonvean China Clayworks - Cornish beam pumping engine

50" Cornish beam engine of 1863 by Harvey & Co of Hayle. Installed 4th hand in 1910. Dismantled by Century millwrights in September 2008 and placed in store. It is hoped that it may be re-erected in a proposed project in Hayle. This is a close up of the middle chamber with the valve box to the right and the plug rods operating the valve gear to the left. Between are the rods and operating levers for the governor, steam and equilibrium valves. The device with the ratchet and bevel gears is the St Austell governor. This is a safety feature that closes the governor valve if the engine stroke length begins to increase. It is, however, defenceless in the face of a catastrophic failure - eg the main pump rod parting.

Chris Allen

Goonvean China Clayworks - Cornish beam engine

50" Cornish beam engine of 1863 by Harvey & Co of Hayle. Installed 4th hand in 1910. Dismantled by Century millwrights in September 2008 and placed in store. It is hoped that it may be re-erected in a proposed project in Hayle. This is outside the front of the engine house over the shaft leading to the bottom of the claypit. On the right is the large timber main pump rod. To its left is a disconnected auxiliary pump. Then further left is the rotten wooden cistern holding the condenser (hidden) and the air pump that is worked off the beam. Above and behind the airpump is the boiler feed pump and then above and behind that is the 'plug door' into the lower chamber of the engine house. Some years later the condenser cistern and its contents slipped down the shaft. Following removal of the engine, part of the house went the same way (the people who removed this engine were dicing with death) and the remainder was demolished immediately after. This is an overall view of the front of the house - SW9455 : Goonvean China Clay works SW9455 : Cornish engine, Goonvean

Chris Allen