The Old Weighbridge (Charlestown)

United Kingdom / England / Saint Austell / Charlestown
 weigh station, Grade II Listed (UK)
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Weighbridge house relating to former coalyard serving china clay and mining industry. Late C19. Painted brick to front, otherwise killas rubble; rag slate roof with brick stack on the left. Small rectangular single-cell plan. Wide front window with original central light, pair of 6-pane lights to left and C20 4-light transomed window on the right. Right-hand return has original 4-pane horned sash. INTERIOR contains the weighbridge controls and other original fittings. This building played an important part in the working of this china clay port.
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Coordinates:   50°19'57"N   4°45'27"W
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