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Delabole

 

Delabole has been producing slate since at least 1314, when its slates were used to roof Winchester Castle.

 

The quarry by now is a vast hole in the ground, 500 feet deep and 1.5 miles in circumference, and said to be the biggest hole in Britain. Whilst there isno public access into the bowels of the hole, you can view it from a special viewing area, with a showroom and exhibition.

 

Duloe

Duloe means "two lakes". It is on high ground between the West and East Looe Rivers. The massive tower of its parish church can be seen for miles around. There is a seven stone Druid Circle, constructed of quartz stones.

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