Gunpowder works at Kennall Vale, Stithians - Cornwall (UA)

This large scheduled area is centred on a steep sided, wooded valley, which contains remains of ruined buildings, mills, leats and bridges associated with a C19 gunpowder works. After years of abandonment, the many ruined structures on the site are at risk from tree and vegetation growth, water and footpath erosion and collapse. Recently, the most 'at risk' structures and leats were consolidated through a Natural England Stewardship scheme but there remain many outstanding management needs.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Gunpowder works at Kennall Vale

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1020143

Local Planning Authority:

Cornwall (UA)

Site Type:

Industrial > Industrial building

Location

Building Name:

Gunpowder works at Kennall Vale

Unitary Authority:

Cornwall (UA)

Parish:

Stithians

Parliamentary Constituency:

Camborne and Redruth / Truro and Falmouth

Region:

South West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not 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 (non-heritage)

Designation:

Scheduled Monument, 9 LBs, WHS