Gwennap Pit, St Day

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Gwennap Pit, St Day

Image: © Humphrey Bolton Taken: 8 Jan 2016

The pit was possibly formed by mining operations, and was used by Wesley to preach to the local people. Later the pit was improved and the neat terracing made for seating.

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Image Location

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Latitude
50.231663
Longitude
-5.202387