Mill Pond at Deerpark Forest, Herodsfoot

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Mill Pond at Deerpark Forest, Herodsfoot

Image: © Dave Taylor Taken: 3 Jul 2001

This is a mill pond that served a 1850's to 1920's gunpowder mill and explosives factory. The factory manufactured gunpowder for use in the Cornish mines and latterly high explosive mixes for a similar commercial use.

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Image Location

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Latitude
50.421411
Longitude
-4.528424