Peter Wade tells us about The Kelly Mine

In the parishes of Hennock and Lustleigh, there is found in the granite a species of micaceous or peculiar iron ore, known by the name of Devonshire Sand.  It was used for writing sand and for various other purposes.

Peter Wade, former Head of History at Coombeshead School has researched the story of the mine, and the little-known iron ore industry on Dartmoor.

St Anne’s Hall doors open at 2pm and the talk starts at 2.30 prompt.

Tea or coffee and biscuits  only £1 after.