Photographer: © Hilary Hoad (Gallery)(23rd July 2008)

Gwenapp Pit, Redruth, Cornwall

Gwenapp Pit was built to provide an arena for the Methodist preacher John Wesley, and is still in regular use today. The preacher stands between the stone pillars so he can be heard by everyone in the pit, which can accommodate hundreds of people.

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Camera Make: OLYMPUS CORPORATION Model: C765UZ
Exposure Program: Program Creative, Focal length: 6.3 mm, ISO: 64, Exposure time: 1/60 sec, Metering Mode: Multi-Segment, Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Date/Time Creation: July 7, 2008, 9:29 am

ImageID:1066648, Image size: 2288 x 1712 pixels

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On 23rd March 1540, Watham Abbey was the last working Abbey or Monastery to be surrendered to the crown during the 'Dissolution of the Monasteries' which happened under King Henry VIII between 1536-1540 after his falling out with the pope. Over 800 religious buildings, including Monasteries, Abbeys, and Convents were disbanded during this period.

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