GREAT ROCK: DEVON'S LAST METAL MINE (Softback) (Second hand copy in good condition)

GREAT ROCK:

DEVON'S LAST 'METAL' MINE

By Tony Brooks

(Softback - second hand copy in good condition)

A well-researched and illustrated book on an important part of Devon's mining heritage. Brief histories of other mines in the vicinity are also included.

This is the story of Devon's last metal mine. The ore mined at Great Rock was micaceous hematite, a form of iron oxide, which occurred in shiny platelets. It proved invaluable as a component of rust-resisting paints that were widely used for steel structures such as railway bridges.

Great Rock Mine produced hematite found in narrow veins from the late nineteenth century until 1969.

Published by Cornish Hillside Publications. 2004. Softback. 180 pages. Black and white and some colour photographs. Black and white maps and illustrations. Second hand copy. Book has been used, but is in good condition. Dedication on title page from the author to the previous owner.