Illogan Collection

Carn Brea Castle, Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of Carn Brea Castle from the west. The castle was built by the Basset family of Tehidy, as a hunting lodge or folly, in the 18th

Basset Memorial, Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The 90 foot high granite monument was erected in 1836 in memory of Francis Basset of Tehidy. He received his peerage as Baron de Dunstanville in 1780 for marching his miners to Plymouth where they

Aftermath of fire at Tehidy, Illogan, Cornwall. February 1919
Side view of the house after the great fire of 26th February 1919. The fire is still smouldering and firefighters with the Redruth fire engine can be seen tackling the blaze

James Tangye (1825-1912) in his workshop at Aviary Court, Illogan, Cornwall. Around 1900
Mr James Tangye pictured in his workshop at his home, Aviary Court. He is seated, wearing a hat and holding a cane, amid various pieces of machinery

Carn Brea Castle, Illogan, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The Castle in the distance from the north west side with a young girl in the foreground. Photographer: Unknown

Granite outcrops on top of Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Probably 1895
A view looking east from the granite outcrops. The photograph was probably taken around the time of T.C. Peters excavation in 1895. Photographer: Unknown

Cup-marked stones, Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Around 1900
Cup-marked granite outcrop caused by natural weathering. Locally known as the Giants Crocks and Kettles. A young boy is pictured on the outcrop. Photographer: Unknown

Aftermath of fire at Tehidy, Illogan, Cornwall. February 1919
Main block of the house after the great fire of 26th February 1919. The fire is still smouldering and people can be seen dealing with the devastation under the watchful eye of a policeman

Cup-marked stones, Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Cup-marked granite outcrop caused by natural weathering. Locally known as the Giants Crocks and Kettles. Two young girls and two young boys are pictured on the outcrop. Photographer: Unknown

Nance Farmhouse, Illogan, Cornwall. 1979
A view of the Grade II listed former dower house from the side. The house is said to have originally been built for one of the daughters of the Basset family of Tehidy and wife of John Collins

Nance Farmhouse, Illogan, Cornwall. 1979
A view of the rear of the Grade II listed former dower house and yard from the side. The house is said to have originally been built for one of the daughters of the Basset family of Tehidy

Nance Farmhouse, Illogan, Cornwall. 1979
A view of the front of the Grade II listed former dower house. The house is said to have originally been built for one of the daughters of the Basset family of Tehidy and wife of John Collins

Nance Farmhouse, Illogan, Cornwall. 1979
A view of the front of the Grade II listed former dower house. The house is said to have originally been built for one of the daughters of the Basset family of Tehidy and wife of John Collins

The Monument, Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably 20th century
The Basset Monument, built in 1836, on Carn Brea with adjoining rock outcrop. The 90 foot high granite monument was erected in memory of Francis Basset of Tehidy

The Monument, Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably 20th century
The Basset Monument, built in 1836, on Carn Brea with adjoining rock outcrop. The 90 foot high granite monument was erected in memory of Francis Basset of Tehidy

Carn Brea Castle, Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall, 1900
Carn Brea castle with Redruth in the distance. A gentleman is standing looking out over towards Redruth. The castle was built by the Basset family of Tehidy, as a hunting lodge or folly

Tehidy, Illogan, Cornwall. Whit Monday, 20th May 1918
Deeds of the property being given by Viscountess Falmouth to Mrs Pendarves in the first stage of the conversion of the property to a sanatorium for the treatment of tuberculosis sufferers by Cornwall

Gymnasium at Tehidy, Illogan, Cornwall. Probably 1916-1918
Interior of gymnasium with young men on the horse, parallel bars and other apparatus, probably during the First World War

Tehidy South Lodge, Illogan, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of the thatched South Lodge from the road. The manor of Tehidy was owned by the Basset family who prospered from mining and their vast estate

Aftermath of fire at Tehidy, Illogan, Cornwall. February 1919
Side view of main block after the great fire of 26th February 1919. The fire is still smouldering and people can be seen dealing with the devastation under the watchful eye of a policeman

Aftermath of fire at Tehidy, Illogan, Cornwall. February 1919
Front view of main block after the great fire of 26th February 1919. The fire is still smouldering. The manor of Tehidy was owned by the Basset family who prospered from mining and their vast estate

Tehidy, Illogan, Cornwall. Before 26th February 1919
House from the east side with main entrance porch on the left. The manor of Tehidy was owned by the Basset family who prospered from mining and their vast estate

Tehidy, Illogan, Cornwall. Before 26th February 1919
Central block of house and main facade. The manor of Tehidy was owned by the Basset family who prospered from mining and their vast estate

Distant view of Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. 1920s
View from the north side, taken at or near the Illogan Highway. Carn Brea Castle and the Basset Memorial can be seen on the skyline

Carn Brea Castle, Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of Carn Brea Castle from the west. A man is lounging on the rocks in the foreground and looking through binoculars. The castle was built by the Basset family of Tehidy

Granite outcrop on top of Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Granite outcrop with Carn Brea Castle visible on the left. The castle was built by the Basset family of Tehidy, as a hunting lodge or folly

Granite outcrop on top of Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Granite outcrop with Carn Brea castle just visible in the distance. Two men, one holding a pick axe, can be seen in the centre and a group of well dressed ladies

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