Chimney beside Red River, Tuckingmill Valley Park, Camborne (2)
"Tuckingmill Valley has been transformed from the most visible derelict land site in West Cornwall into an award winning park. The site is situated in the heart of Camborne and Redruth and has become a symbol of regeneration for the area." (Cornwall Council)
This valley was filled with stream works (ore refinement facilities) from several local mines, so the land here was heavily contaminated. So much so that the stream is known as the 'Red River'. The transformation made due to the regeneration project is simply amazing, and worth every penny (part of which came from the EU, which some people seem to forget). While most of the industrial ruins have been removed, one or two remain, including this arsenic calciner and chimney by the stream.
Chimney beside Red River, Tuckingmill Valley Park, Camborne (2)
"Tuckingmill Valley has been transformed from the most visible derelict land site in West Cornwall into an award winning park. The site is situated in the heart of Camborne and Redruth and has become a symbol of regeneration for the area." (Cornwall Council)
This valley was filled with stream works (ore refinement facilities) from several local mines, so the land here was heavily contaminated. So much so that the stream is known as the 'Red River'. The transformation made due to the regeneration project is simply amazing, and worth every penny (part of which came from the EU, which some people seem to forget). While most of the industrial ruins have been removed, one or two remain, including this arsenic calciner and chimney by the stream.