Mines to the South West of Kit HillSeveral small mines are spaced out South West of Kit Hill towards Callington New Bridge.

East Wheal FlorenceOn either side of Florence Road, at the top of Skitta Hill, are the remains of East Wheal Florence. The triangle of ground now Compton Park, originally housed the mine engine and stack, which accounts for the third stack on the skyline. The mine changed its name during the 19th Century from May Florence and Tonkin; in 1875 Florence Consols, and finally in 1881 Callington Consols. At that time the company had taken over Princess of Wales Mine and the small mine of Lady Ashburton or ‘Cuckoo’ Mine, situated below the ‘South West Water’s’ Reservoir further along Florence Road. the term ‘Cuckoo’ is said to infer that the mine was only workable in the summer months, when the working were not water logged. the mine adventurers lived in the constant hope that the mines they were investing in would, at the next try, prove a growing concern. Hence the continued revival of small mines with a new input of capital and machinery, followed by a new name.

In 1858, the May Florence Mine produced a little lead and silver ore. By 1864, there were 2 shafts, ‘Verran’, and ‘Sam Saw’. William Verran of Calligton was the mine captain. The first was on the higher side of the road with engine house and stack. The second was at the top of Florence Hill, and power was brought across

under the road by means of flat rods. There is an adit driven into the hill, which drains the workings at the 90 foot level. Here the workings appear to have been chiefly for copper ore. The only mine building left is the copper crush house, now converted to a tearoom. The Mining Journal records the construction of the crusher in 1872, by which time there were three shafts, the third ‘Tonkin’, being situated at the end of the old cow shed on Claremont Farm. It is probable that there was a tunnel joining this shaft with the ‘Verran’ shaft, as there was a collapse of earth, making a large hole in the field between the 2 in the 1980’s.

Accident at Wheal Florence & TonkinAn account in the Cornish Times on August 17th 1871 reports:

“Thomas Pomroy, 45 year, father of 8 children, and his son 18 years, were killed, ‘when the boiler burst’, blowing off the roof, and doing other damage. As the family, the youngest only a few months old, were left destitute...”

The account continues with an appeal for financial help for the family. Sadly, reports of this nature were not all that uncommon in the last century.

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EVENING MENUEVENING MENU

STARTERSSTARTERS

Southern Fried Chicken Strips £5.95Served with garlic mayo dip and a salad garnish

Salt & Pepper Squid £6.25Served with a sweet chilli dip and a salad garnish

Soup of the Day £5.25Served with a choice of white or brown bread

Garlic Breaded Mushrooms £5.75Served with a sour cream and chive dip and a salad garnish

Prawn Cocktail £5.95Served with a choice of white or brown bread and a salad garnish

Breaded Brie Wedges £5.75Served with a cranberry sauce and a salad garnish

Stack of Mozarella Sticks £5.75Served with a sweet chilli dip and salad garnish

Whitebait £5.95Served with tartare sauce and a salad garnish

Beef or Vegetable Chilli Nachos £6.95Nachos topped with chilli, jalapeños and cheese

FROM THE GRILLFROM THE GRILL

SIDESSIDES

Potion of Chips £2.95

Potion of Wedges £2.95

Potion of Onion Rings £2.50

Side Salad £2.50

Coleslaw £2.00

Fried Onions £2.00

Peppercorn Sauce £2.50

Corn on the Cobs £2.00

Homemade Lasagne £5.95Served with a small salad and coleslaw

Fish Fingers £5.25Served with chips and a choice of beans or peas

Sausages £5.25Served with chips and a choice of beans or peas

Childrens menuChildrens menu

Don’t forget to look at our special board for even more Don’t forget to look at our special board for even more meal choices!meal choices!

Allergen advice can be obtained by asking a member of the Allergen advice can be obtained by asking a member of the Engine House team. Within our kitchen we may use Engine House team. Within our kitchen we may use

Celery,, Eggs,, Milk,, Lupin,, Cereals & Gluten containing products,, Crustaceans,, Molluscs,, Nuts,, Peanuts,, Mustard,,

Sulphites,, Soya & Sesame Seeds.. Whilst there is minimal risk of cross contamination, Whilst there is minimal risk of cross contamination,

it is impossible to fully guarantee the absence of these it is impossible to fully guarantee the absence of these allergens in any of our food.allergens in any of our food.

Mixed Grill £18.95Beef steak, gammon, 2 x butcher sausages, lamb chop, black pudding, onion rings, chips, egg, peas and tomato

10oz Rump Steak £14.95Served with chips, peas, onion rings, egg and tomato

10oz Sirloin Steak £15.95Served with chips, peas, onion rings, egg and tomato

10oz Gammon Steak £13.95Served with chips, pineapple, peas, egg and tomato

Gluten Free

main mealsmain meals

8oz Beef Burger £12.95Served with chips, onion rings, corn, salad and coleslaw

Build your own burger...• Add bacon • Add cheese • Add onions • Add pineapple • Add mushrooms

All Extras £1.00 eachAll Extras £1.00 each

Chicken Fillet Burger £12.95Served with chips, onion rings, corn, salad and coleslaw

Build your own burger...• Add bacon • Add cheese • Add onions • Add pineapple • Add mushrooms

All Extras £1.00 eachAll Extras £1.00 each

Lamb Moussaka £10.95Served with garlic new potatoes and Mediterranean vegetables

Homemade Beef Lasagne £10.95Served with chips, side salad and coleslaw

Homemade Pie of the Day £10.95Served with chips, peas and a jug of gravy

Trio of Minted Lamb Sausages £10.95Served in a trio of Yorkshire puddings with minted mash and peas

Homemade Cauliflower Cheese £10.95Topped with 2 x pieces of bacon and served with sauté potatoes, side salad and coleslaw

VEGETARIANVEGETARIAN

Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni £11.95Served with seasoned wedges and a side salad

Homemade Vegetable Lasagne £10.95Served with seasoned wedges, side salad and coleslaw

Spicy Bean Burger £9.95Served with chips, onion rings, corn, salad and coleslaw

Build your own burger...• Add bacon • Add cheese • Add onions • Add pineapple • Add mushrooms

All Extras £1.00 eachAll Extras £1.00 each

Mediterranean VegetableRisotto

£10.95

Served with garlic new potatoes and green beans

Gluten Free

FISH DISHESFISH DISHES

Breaded Scampi £10.95Served with chips, side salad, a wedge of lemon and tartare sauce

Homemade Fish Pie £10.95Served with a selection of seasonal veg

Smoked Haddock & Mozarella Fishcakes

£10.95

Served with sauté potatoes, side salad, a wedge of lemon and tartare sauce

Gluten Free

Thick Cut Ham £9.95Served with 2 x fried eggs and chips

Gluten Free

Trio of Minted Lamb Chops £10.95

Served with mash potato and green beansGluten Free

Chicken Goujons £5.25Served with chips and a choice of beans or peas

Thick Cut Ham £5.75Served with chips and a choice of beans or peas

Most of our menu and special board can be made into Most of our menu and special board can be made into smaller portions and children’s portion at a reduced smaller portions and children’s portion at a reduced price. Ask a member of staff for more informationprice. Ask a member of staff for more information

Gluten Free