| Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape (part of) * | |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | (ii)(iii)(iv) |
| Reference | 1215 |
| Region ** | Europe and North America |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2006 (30th Session) |
| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List ** Region as classified by UNESCO |
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New Quay is a small abandoned village on the banks of the river Tamar in Devon, the village is just downstream of the similar port of Morwellham Quay (now an open air museum). New Quay was formerly an important copper and arsenic port serving the local mines. Since July 2006 New Quay and the surrounding area have been protected under World Heritage Site status, as part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape area.[1]
Since the village was abandoned in the early 20th century it has become overgrown and many of the stones from the quay have been taken by thieves. In 2008 work was begun to halt New Quay's further destruction: many of the buildings were stabilised and repaired and much of the undergrowth was cut back. The site can be visited on foot and further public access is planned for the future. Trains on the mine tramway from Morwellham reverse at New Quay but do not stop.