Trewornan

Trewornan is a hamlet north west of Wadebridge, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is on the B3314 main coast road that links Wadebridge to the tourist areas of Rock, Polzeath and Port Isaac.[1]

Trewornan
Trewornan Bridge
Trewornan is located in Cornwall
Trewornan
Trewornan
Location within Cornwall
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townWadebridge
Postcode districtPL27
PoliceDevon and Cornwall
FireCornwall
AmbulanceSouth Western

Location

Today Trewornan consists of a small group of buildings around Trewornan Manor and Trewornan Farm, and previous Ordnance Survey maps indicate that this has not changed since the 19th century.[2][3] In 2022 Google Maps showed the label "Trewornan" located at Middle Amble ( 50.540345°N 4.839830°W / 50.540345; -4.839830) leading to possible confusion about the location to which the name applies.

Industry

A small copper mine called Trewornan Mine was located along the River Camel between Trewornan and Dinham. It operated from the early 1800s and was later known as Wheal Sisters. It was only worked for about 50 years before mining ceased.[4]

Trewornan Bridge

The most distinct feature at Trewornan is Trewornan Bridge which spans the River Amble. The bridge was built in the 18th century and is Grade 2 listed.[5] This bridge is well known to drivers on the B3314 as in 2022 it is still single file and is protected by traffic lights. In May 2022 the bridge was struck by a vehicle which caused significant damage to the parapet and the B3314 was closed. Repairs were predicted to take several weeks and local bus services were affected.[6][7]

Between 2010 and 2017 the Environment Agency carried out water quality sampling at Trewornan Bridge, the last sample being taken in April 2017.[8]

References
  1. Ordnance Survey Landranger 200: Newquay, Bodmin & Surrounding Area; 1:50 000, 1980
  2. Ordnance Survey (1963). "Ordnance Survey Sheet SW 97 SE". National Library of Scotland. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  3. Ordnance Survey (1881). "Ordnance Survey First Edition Cornwall XXV.2". National Library of Scotland. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  4. "Wheal Sisters (Trewornan Mine; Dinham Mine)". mindat.org. mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  5. "Trewornan Bridge". Historic England. 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  6. "Latest photos show bridge on the 'point of collapse'". Cornwall Live. Local World. 15 May 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  7. "Trewornan Bridge closure at Wadebridge". Go Cornwall Bus. Plymouth Citybus Limited. 18 May 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  8. "River Amble At Trewornan Bridge". Open WIMS data. Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs. Retrieved 21 May 2022.


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