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KYNANCE COVE 2017
KYNANCE COVE 2015
March-April 2015 Another twelve months and there have been some changes in Kynance Cove. Sand has returned -but not all.
The rock series exposed on the "Beach" at Kynance in the winter of 2014-2015.
The winter storms have scoured the Cove and removed a huge quantity of sand, taking it out to sea. Gradually it returned but taking almost two years..
In the frontispiece of Rev Johns Book "A week at the Lizard", pub in 1848 is an engraving which shows the Mill wheel.
To the west of the Mill Wheel, towards the "Kitchen" is shown an arched rock. By 1860 the Mill itself was a ruin.
The archway was one of the famous attractions of the Cove at Kynance until 1865 when it was broken up in a severe gale along the Coast.
Seeking accomodation, the Tourist approaching Kynance Cove in 1860 would be aware of a poor cottage on the plateau above the Cove. The cottage was only one storey high and occupied by a Mrs Roberts. It had two bedrooms and a sitting room, papered with woodcuts from "The Illustrated News", two inferior apartments for kitchen accomodation and a specimen room at the side for the exhibition and sale of polished Serpentine ornaments including eggs,studs,vases,bracelets, birds nests and candlesticks. (W. Flying Post Nov 1860)
In August 1866 it was noted that at least 200 tourists had visited Kynance in one day !.
The expansion continued and by 1880 the Lizard was described as being overcrowded with Tourists. Because of the shortage of lodgings and the need for local villagers and farmers to "put up" visitors a proposal was suggested for "a commodious Hotel to be erected at Kynance"
Serpentine has long been turned in the Cove and a hundred years after the Victorian visitors were launching their expeditions around the coast there was an occasion in August 1929 when the occupant of the Serpentine stall at the head of the Cove, run then by a Mr Davis was called upon to rescue two women bathers who had become trapped near to the Steeple Rock on a rising tide. They tried to climb the cliffs to safety but were caught on a ledge 30 foot from the top. Mr Davis, with the aid of a rope safely guided them to the top in a brave rescue.
Below; Kynance Cove Over 100 years ago
It was in 1938 that plans were first presented to the Council for a tea house in the Cove.
Below; Kynance approaching from the Steps. Photo 1.3.2014
Above right-View from Kynance Green towards the Kynance Cafe, Tor Balk to the left and the path from the National trust Car Park. Shows erosion of cliff face below Tor Balk and in front of the cafe. Photo 3.3.2014
Below; South Tip of Asparagus Island known as the Pinnacle Rock or Gull Rock in the 1800s, and what is normally a sandy beach.
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