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Gunpowder works at Kennall Vale is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a powder mill complex situated in a wooded valley near Mabe in Cornwall. The works operated from the late eighteenth century through to the mid-twentieth century, representing an important centre of explosive manufacture during this period. The site retains substantial structural remains including mill buildings, incorporating water management features such as leats and a mill pond that powered the machinery used in gunpowder production. The complex demonstrates the industrial archaeology of explosive manufacture and reflects the technological developments in powder mill construction and operation across two centuries of operation.
Gunpowder works at Kennall Vale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020143. View the official record →
Gunpowder works at Kennall Vale is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a powder mill complex situated in a wooded valley near Mabe in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020143.
Gunpowder works at Kennall Vale is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1020143.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 'Pixie's Hall' (7.7 km), Wayside cross at Nanjarrow (7.9 km), Round 220m south east of The Level House (8.5 km).
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