Andy Rodker

Andy Rodker deceased

Posted: 10 Apr 2019


Taken: 20 Aug 2015

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Lat, Lng:  50.262012, -5.299690
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Address:  Portreath, Redruth, Cornwall, England

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collapsed sea cave


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Portreath

Portreath
Once a major port for the tin mining areas of Cornwall (importing coal to fuel the pumping engine houses and smelting processes, and exporting tin), now a shadow of its former self.
The gash in the foreground is a collapsed sea cave. There are no reports of when this appeared but it must have been dramatic at the time! The town became a hive of industry in the late 18th century and as the structure seems fairly recent (in geological terms) I would guess that the sea cave collapse might have occured somewhere between 1500 and 1750, but it's only a guess.

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Latest comments - All (12)
 Jenny McIntyre
Jenny McIntyre club
What a great seascape and how lovely Portreath is. When you see it like this - it's no wonder that it's so popular for tourists. It's such a beautiful little bay, perfect for bathing.
5 years ago.
 Nicole Merdrignac
Nicole Merdrignac club
Superbe photo. Nicole.
5 years ago.
 ColRam
ColRam
Nice shot Andy
5 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Fabulous vantage point for a terrific capture Andy

Thank you for posting in the group
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5 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
***Wonderful comments and awards! Many thanks to you all!***
5 years ago.

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