Gallery 12 - Porthcothan to Newquay
Carnewas Island
The Island is to the west of Carnewas Point and the Southern stack of Bedruthan Steps.
The National Trust shop , once the count house or mine office, and the café -
converted mine buildings are above Carnewas Point .
Mining took place at Carnewas in the 19th century with miners tunnelling into the cliffs from the beach
in search of iron, copper and lead.
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The list of the named Bedruthan Steps Stacks - Carnewas Island , Pendarves Island , Redcove Island ,
Samaritan Island , Queen Bess Rock.
Ref: 703
Date: 13/12/2014
Location: SW 847.688