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KELLY MINE OPEN DAY

Sunday 5th September 2010

Free admission. Donations welcome
Mine open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm.
Unique early 20th century mine with many original features and machinery
Mine machinery operating: waterwheels, water turbine, oil engine, stamps, ore washing strips and incline (safety and water supply permitting)
Enjoy the unique atmosphere of Kelly Mine
Tea stall for drinks and light refreshments
There are no toilet facilities at the mine or the parking field. Toilets, pub and shops in Lustleigh
Children and dogs must be closely supervised in the interests of safety
Underground access is not permitted
For further information contact Brian Brett (01626 834261) or Nick Walter (01626 853127)

Kelly Mine is on the A382 about 500 yds south of the Lustleigh junction.

Parking is in the Lustleigh show field. From the A382 Bovey Tracey to Moretonhampstead road take the road to Lustleigh from Kelly Cross (SX 790819). After about 300 yds turn left into the parking field at SX 790817 and drive to the far end of the field. The path to the mine will be signed and is a walk of about 250 yds with one high stile and a stream to cross. After heavy rain the parking field may be soft and unsuitable for large vehicles. The access path and mine site can be muddy after heavy rain.

Less able bodied visitors may be dropped off on the main road outside the mine. There is no parking on the site.

For further informaton see the website www.kellymine.freeserve.co.uk

Held by kind permission of Mrs Molly Amery, Kelly Farm.

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By Dr Paul Rainbird

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