Forder Limestone Quarries
In the 18th Century, a limekiln was built beside the creek at Forder and there is some evidence of small-scale quarrying for limestone that might coincide with this. From the 1860s until well into the 20th Century, limestone quarries operated on a more intensive scale. By 1906, a rock crusher plant had been set up, linked by a tramway to the quarries. Quays with loading chutes were also built along the creek and connected to the tramway. The crushed rock was exported as far as London and Holland. The remains of the chutes are still visible.
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- Saltash and the Lynher Valley (4.8 mile walk)
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