Cornwall's underground kingdom: strategic caves, a sought-after lake, and the ghosts of a mine (25 photos + 1 video)
Hidden in the shade of ancient oak trees on the edge of Bodmin Moor, a marshy moorland in Cornwall, England, lies the unique Carnglaze slate mine, whose name translates as "green pile of stones."
Slate was mined here for three centuries, but today the mine is open to visitors.
Here you can take a fascinating journey – a descent into three interesting caves. At a depth of 60 meters, a magical sight awaits. This is an underground lake with piercing turquoise water, a striking contrast to the dark vaults of the grotto.
The history of this place is full of contrasts. During World War II, the mine's first hall served as a rum storage facility, the scent of which, according to legend, could be smelled from more than a kilometer away. Today, concerts and ceremonies are held within these walls. But the silence of the caves is occasionally broken by voices from the past. Parapsychologists claim to hear children's laughter or the ominous command "Go away!", and in the whitish haze, some see the figures of fallen miners.
Near the gloomy mine lies another surprise: an overgrown path leading into a fantasy world. Amid the greenery on the hillside, the traveler encounters numerous statues of fairies, dragons, angels, and mermaids, creating the feeling of a true fairy tale. This place has become a true treasure for those seeking encounters with ghosts, history, and magic.
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