China Clay pits near St Austell, Cornwall

China Clay - kaolin - has been dug in Cornwall since the mid-18th century for the porcelain industry. This has had a dramatic effect on the landscape to the north-east of St Austell.

Location

Cornwall St Austell

Period

1970s (1970 - 1979)

Tags

aerial view mining clay 1970s (1970 - 1979)