The Valley of the River Gannel
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The Valley of the River Gannel
Image: © Tony Atkin Taken: 25 Feb 2006
In the early 19th century this marsh was a navigable on the high tide all the way to Trevemper Bridge. In 1838 the East Wheal Rose Mine began discharging waste into the river causing a rapid increase in the silting up of the estuary.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.403692
Longitude
-5.074775