| Wheal Martyn Waterwheels at the China Clay Country Park, Carthew Location Grid reference - SX 004 555 OS Sheet - 200 About 2 miles NW opf St Austell, on B3274. Open air museum of the china clay industry, with two working waterwheels. One wheel 18-ft diameter and connected to a Cornish lift pump for raising slurry. The second wheel is 35-ft diameter and also raised slurry by plunger pumps. Both are restored and run for demonstration purposes. Coffee shop. Gift shop. Various trails. Opening Times Easter to October, daily 10.00 - 18.00. November to Easter 10.00 - 16.00 Wednesday to Sunday only. National Mills Weekend opening times Saturday & Sunday, 10.00 - 18.00. Contact Administrator, 01726 850362. E-mail info@chinaclaycountry.co.uk Web Site www.chinaclaycountry.co.uk |