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Treverbyn

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Treverbyn

Treverbyn: Wheal Martyn china clay pit Excavation of china clay had begun here by 1840. There were two pits: Wheal Martyn and Greensplat. Greensplat is to the left of this image. The two pits have now merged but are worked separately: Wheal Martyn pit is owned by Imerys Mineral Ltd. Clay is processed and refined - via a pipeline - at Littlejohns clayworks. This site is within Treverbyn parish, near St Austell
Treverbyn: Wheal Martyn china clay pit Credit: Martin Bodman

Treverbyn is a small village located in Cornwall, England. Situated near the town of St Austell, Treverbyn is known for its picturesque countryside and charming rural setting. The village is surrounded by rolling green hills, lush woodlands, and meandering streams, making it a popular destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in nature.

Treverbyn is home to a tight-knit community of residents who take pride in their village and its heritage. The village is dotted with traditional stone cottages, historic churches, and quaint shops, giving it a timeless and idyllic feel. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture and tourism, with many residents involved in farming and hospitality businesses.

Visitors to Treverbyn can enjoy exploring the scenic countryside on foot or by bike, with numerous walking trails and cycling routes crisscrossing the area. The village is also a short drive away from popular attractions such as the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan, making it an ideal base for exploring the wider Cornwall region. Overall, Treverbyn offers a peaceful and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

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Treverbyn: Wheal Martyn china clay pit Excavation of china clay had begun here by 1840. There were two pits: Wheal Martyn and Greensplat. Greensplat is to the left of this image. The two pits have now merged but are worked separately: Wheal Martyn pit is owned by Imerys Mineral Ltd. Clay is processed and refined - via a pipeline - at Littlejohns clayworks. This site is within Treverbyn parish, near St Austell
Treverbyn: Wheal Martyn china clay pit
Excavation of china clay had begun here by 1840. There were two pits: Wheal Martyn and Greensplat. Greensplat is to the left of this image. The two pits have now merged but are worked separately: Wheal Martyn pit is owned by Imerys Mineral Ltd. Clay is processed and refined - via a pipeline - at Littlejohns clayworks. This site is within Treverbyn parish, near St Austell
Entrance to Wheal Martyn China Clay Works
Entrance to Wheal Martyn China Clay Works
Minor road south of Carrancarrow This road skirts around a disused china clay pit, now marked as flooded on the OS map. The vegetation by the road is typical of this china clay landscape.
Minor road south of Carrancarrow
This road skirts around a disused china clay pit, now marked as flooded on the OS map. The vegetation by the road is typical of this china clay landscape.
One of several tanks at Greensplat This is one of several setting tanks at Greensplat China Clay Works
One of several tanks at Greensplat
This is one of several setting tanks at Greensplat China Clay Works
Greensplat Road
Greensplat Road
Greensplat Road Right in the middle of a china clay mining area but only farmland visible here.
Greensplat Road
Right in the middle of a china clay mining area but only farmland visible here.
Wheal Martyn China Clay Works
Wheal Martyn China Clay Works
Wheal Martyn China Clay Works
Wheal Martyn China Clay Works
Wheal Martyn China Clay Mine Seen from the visitors viewpoint associated with the Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum. At the top left of the photo a high pressure monitor is washing the clay out of the hillside. The stream of clay-bearing water can then be seen dropping down to the next level of the mine to the right of the yellow digger on the right of the photo. Finally, the water can be seen dropping down into the bottom of the mine in the lower centre of the photo. From where it will be pumped to the clay processing works. There are actually two china clay pits visible from the viewpoint. As the workings have expanded the two have merged into one. This end of the mine is the Greensplat end which was operated by Goonvean until 2012 when the company was taken over by Imerys. The Wheal Martyn end of the mine was already Imerys operated.
Wheal Martyn China Clay Mine
Seen from the visitors viewpoint associated with the Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum. At the top left of the photo a high pressure monitor is washing the clay out of the hillside. The stream of clay-bearing water can then be seen dropping down to the next level of the mine to the right of the yellow digger on the right of the photo. Finally, the water can be seen dropping down into the bottom of the mine in the lower centre of the photo. From where it will be pumped to the clay processing works. There are actually two china clay pits visible from the viewpoint. As the workings have expanded the two have merged into one. This end of the mine is the Greensplat end which was operated by Goonvean until 2012 when the company was taken over by Imerys. The Wheal Martyn end of the mine was already Imerys operated.
Direction Sign – Signpost west of Carthew Located on the northeast side of a T junction west of Carthew in Treverbyn parish. 3 arms, 1 missing, and pyramid finial. ST AUSTELL RDC in raised lettering on pillar. Photo <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6050113" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6050113">Link</a> shows the arm showing ROCHE still in place Milestone Society National ID: CW_SW9956
Direction Sign – Signpost west of Carthew
Located on the northeast side of a T junction west of Carthew in Treverbyn parish. 3 arms, 1 missing, and pyramid finial. ST AUSTELL RDC in raised lettering on pillar. Photo Link shows the arm showing ROCHE still in place Milestone Society National ID: CW_SW9956
Wheal Martyn China Clay Works Seen from a vantage point accessed from the adjacent museum
Wheal Martyn China Clay Works
Seen from a vantage point accessed from the adjacent museum
Wheal Martyn China Clay works, St Austell
Wheal Martyn China Clay works, St Austell
China clay country - man-made mountains The high ground to the north of St Austell is a truly man-made landscape as impressive as the northern coal and steel industry workings.
China clay country - man-made mountains
The high ground to the north of St Austell is a truly man-made landscape as impressive as the northern coal and steel industry workings.
Greensplat has gone! The village (still on OS maps) was demolished as the ground underneath was required for extending the Wheal Martin china clay quarry. The fate of Greensplat is documented in; <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greensplat" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greensplat">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Greensplat has gone!
The village (still on OS maps) was demolished as the ground underneath was required for extending the Wheal Martin china clay quarry. The fate of Greensplat is documented in; LinkExternal link
View west from Trenance Downs The hill pastures give way to the waste tips around the Blackpool china clay pit, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/574494">SW9854 : Blackpool Pit</a>.
View west from Trenance Downs
The hill pastures give way to the waste tips around the Blackpool china clay pit, see SW9854 : Blackpool Pit.
Wheal Martyn China Clay Works My own view from the viewpoint accessed through the adjacent museum. This is one big hole in the ground.
Wheal Martyn China Clay Works
My own view from the viewpoint accessed through the adjacent museum. This is one big hole in the ground.
Hensbarrow Beacon The Beacon is centre middle distance in the picture. Once, presumably, the highest point of Hensborough Downs, the hill and trig point which surmounts it are now dwarfed by the Gunheath china clay pit waste tip.
Hensbarrow Beacon
The Beacon is centre middle distance in the picture. Once, presumably, the highest point of Hensborough Downs, the hill and trig point which surmounts it are now dwarfed by the Gunheath china clay pit waste tip.
China Clay Waste Tip across the Valley The annoying green lines across the photo are overhead cables.
China Clay Waste Tip across the Valley
The annoying green lines across the photo are overhead cables.
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Treverbyn is located at Grid Ref: SX0156 (Lat: 50.370164, Lng: -4.7997501)

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