Part of the china clay works known as Wheal Martyn, Treverbyn - Cornwall (UA)

Site includes well preserved remains of china clay processing works displayed as part of a museum. There are a range of features, including drying sheds, water wheels, settling tanks, machinery. Completion of major NLHF project to undertake conservation works to the main structures and provide new education and gallery space now complete and resources for final phase of works being considered.

Site Details

    Designated Site Name:
    Part of the china clay works known as Wheal Martyn
    Heritage Category:
    Scheduled Monument
    List Entry Number:
    1003265
    Local Planning Authority:
    Cornwall (UA)
    Site Type:
    Industrial > Industrial building

Location

    Building Name:
    Part of the china clay works known as Wheal Martyn
    Unitary Authority:
    Cornwall (UA)
    Parish:
    Treverbyn
    Parliamentary Constituency:
    St. Austell and Newquay
    Region:
    South West

Assessment Information

    Assessment Type:
    Building or structure
    Condition:
    Fair
    Occupancy / Use:
    Part occupied/part in use
    Priority:
    B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented
    Previous Priority:
    B
    Ownership:
    Charity (heritage)

Contact Details

Nick Russell 0117 975 0671