Historic houses · South West England
Gomm Winding Engine
In or near Rescorla.
Gomm Winding Engine — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Martin Addison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell · 3.0 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gomm Winding Engine is a historic house located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Wheal Martyn is the UK's only china clay mining museum, showcasing the history and significance of china clay in Cornwall and beyond. Visitors can explore the atmospheric grounds, including Victorian clay works, and learn about the industry through interactive exhibits and outdoor trails.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: St. Austell Clay Pits SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gomm Winding Engine is located in South-West England. This historic site features a preserved winding engine, representative of early industrial engineering. Its significance lies in its role in the mining industry, showcasing the technological advancements of its era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.3636, -4.8085
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Treverbyn
- Postcode
- PL26 8XQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell — 3 km
- Official site
- www.wheal-martyn.com
Sources
- osm: node/2901442385 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gomm Winding Engine?
- Gomm Winding Engine is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL26 8XQ), in the parish of Treverbyn.
- What is Gomm Winding Engine?
- Gomm Winding Engine — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gomm Winding Engine?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL26 8XQ.
- Is Gomm Winding Engine a protected site?
- Yes — Gomm Winding Engine is part of the St. Austell Clay Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Gomm Winding Engine?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL26 8XQ.