The last working treacle mine in Cornwall; located at Barncoose, Redruth (closed 1834) is going to re-open its deep wells after an extensive survey; carried out over the past 2 years by Smoke & Mirrors Geotechnical Services of Luxulyan, Cornwall.
Our reporter talked to the chief geologist Mr. A.P. Rilfool BSc, MSc, PhD who said “The survey has shown that previously undiscovered strata of deep treacle (laid down approximately 140 million years ago after the compression and fossilisation of ancient, naturally occurring Sugar Beets) are very extensive and could provide work for around 70 people once the mine is up and running again. The treacle strata are accompanied by a vein structure of clotted creams with the occasional inclusion of brecciated scones, which; if as extensive as is believed, could provide an extra revenue stream for many years to come!”
We wish them the best of luck in their new endeavours and for the future of Cornish Mining.
My great gran grew up in that area and she used to tell my gran about the wonderful smells that used to come from the workings, especially from the processing. Not to everyone’s taste though I gather.
Donner and blitzen to that!!!
If you think this is a little far-fetched… Just ask a genuine Chacewater ‘Scatup’. The threat of Germans invading Cornwall was thwarted by traycle-miners from a nearby mine whilst out lamping one night and scat up a German reconnaissance vehicle with some waste traycle they new nearby. ‘Tis where they got their nickname from!
We need to make sure that t this is not an open door to fracking in Cornwall. . Where there is treacle there is often inflammable gas. Be aware !!!
How about the one over Flushing? Will that reopen do you think?? xx
but whos going to get the money will it come to making cornwall better or will in go to the london burocrates i dont think we shoulld reopen anything unless the revinues should stay in cornwall
Speaking from Italy i am glad that yet another piece of Cornwalls heretage is to be revived !