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Although we’re right at the heart of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site, there’s more to Redruth than just mining. We have a vibrant creative arts scene, interesting architecture and we’re surrounded by some beautiful countryside for walking, biking and horse-riding.
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Redruth, in Cornish, Resrudh, lies at the heart of one of the most important concentrations of former mining activity in Cornwall. Disused mine buildings are a notable feature of the town and the surrounding area, many of them preserved as a reminder of the town's great contribution to the industrial heritage of Cornwall.
Redruth (/ r ə ˈ d r uː θ / rə-DROOTH, Cornish: Resrudh [1]) is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The population of Redruth was 14,018 at the 2011 census. [2]
Feb 24, 2010 · Redruth is the English form of the Cornish Resrudh or Rhyd-ruth, which means red river. The name is thought to come from the river, which ran red with iron oxide from mining activity in the area. In the 18th century, copper ore, which had originally been discarded by miners as of no use, was suddenly in demand for making brass.
This Area features essential rail links to Portreath harbour, historic mining cottages, the Great Flat Lode, (an extensive flat-dipping mineral vein extremely rich in tin), and South Crofty, Cornwall’s last operating tin mine.
Redruth (Cornish: Resrudh) is a small town in Cornwall. The name of the town means "red ford"; the parish church of Redruth is dedicated to St Uny. The district of Camborne and Redruth was once very important for the mining of tin and copper.
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Redruth (Cornish: Resrudh) is a town in North Cornwall. The town also has a long history of tin mining and is the home of Rodda's, a dairy that is the largest producer of Cornish clotted cream.