Carnglaze Caverns
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Carnglaze Caverns consists of three man-made caverns formed as part of a slate quarry in the Loveny Valley, near the village of St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall, England. In recent years Carnglaze Caverns has found notoriety as an unusual concert venue.
The first of the caverns, the Rum Store, is so called because it was used by the Royal Navy during the Second World War to store its supply of rum. In 2001 it was converted into an auditorium with seating for 400. The slate walls and roof form a stunning backdrop for performances, making this a unique venue. Due to the shape and height of the cavern, the acoustics are outstanding and are acclaimed by many of the international performers who have been to The Rum Store.
The lowest of the three caverns has a lake, and was where Echo & the Bunnymen shot the cover image for their Ocean Rain LP.
In November 2005, the Carnglaze Caverns hosted concerts by Eliza Carthy, and British Sea Power who played on behalf of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
