Robert W wrote:
>I have a distinct problem with the (implied) assumption that it is a Cornish World Heritage Site, despite the Bid Organisers' >calling it 'Cornish Mining'. Devon is there as well, and is an important part of the new Site. Bear in mind both counties are >in the South-West Mining Field!
I couldn't agree with you more Robert and would suggest that in the main part, the Devon mining field was considerably earlier than the Cornish! I'm also a little saddened that the recognition is only for the Devon West mining field and its association with tin and copper extraction.
Mid and North Devon were also a very large part of the much earlier south-west mining field before Cornish mining was ever thought of!
But alas, I guess we will once more be consumed by the all powerful Cornish (poor man) lobby which we in Devon for whatever reason do not have access to.
Trevor Dunkerley
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