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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.
Thank you for all your continued custom,from all the team at The Engine House
The Engine HouseThe Engine HouseCompton ParkCompton ParkFlorence RoadFlorence Road
CallingtonCallingtonCornwallCornwallPL17 8EAPL17 8EA
Tel:Tel: 01579 386 859 01579 386 859Web:Web: www.comptonpark.co.uk www.comptonpark.co.uk
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