Hallew sky tips
Location/Address
Hallew old china works, SE of St Dennis
Type
Other site, structure or landscape
Assets that cannot fit any of the other categories. This category includes sites of archaeological interest, where the original form and function may not be apparent without the use of archaeological techniques and interpretation.
Description
Two sky-tips at Hallew China Clay Works (HER No. MCO54620).
Recommended by local Cornwall councillor, Dick Cole, for inclusion in the CLHL and as a potential candidate for statutory protection.
Statement of Significance
Asset type
China Clay Works, waste dump. sky tipAge
20th centuryRarity
There are now very few survivors of this once ubiquitous type of landscape feature.Group Value
Part of a larger group of sky tips with high landscape value on Trelavour Downs. Part of the extractive complex on Trelavour Downs and the closed Hallew CCW, along with two pits and an engine house.Historic Interest
Sky tips became an iconic point of reference in the Cornish landscape and cultural heritage, affectionately referred to as ‘the Cornish Alps’, mentioned in tourist guide books and adopted as emblems by local communities.Landmark Status
A distinctive feature, very visible within the surrounding landscape.
Date Listed
n/a
Last Updated
04 Feb 2022
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