Gunpowder works at Kennall Vale, Stithians / Ponsanooth - 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 / Ponsanooth
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Camborne and Redruth
- 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
Contact Details
Ann Preston-Jones 07917 642388
