Anchor Warehouse, Penryn, Cornwall, UK

Anchor Warehouse in Penryn, Cornwall, is a grade II Listed Building and as such was subject to a comprehensive archaeological recording programme for Harbour Village Ltd. before and during a redevelopment program to satisfy a condition on the planning permission.

The project location, in the centre of Penryn, Cornwall, encompassed a 19th century bone mill and chemical works complex.

Historical research documented the evolution of the site from the late 16th century to the present day. This was complemented by archaeological excavation, a building survey and an archaeological watching brief to record details of a number of features within the complex.

Anchor Warehouse c1870 (Cornwall Centre Collection neg 00414) Reproduced with kind permission of the Cornish Studies Library.

Working in association with the Historic Environment Service (HES), Cornwall County Council, we have produced three interpretive panels for the finished development. Whilst a full report is available from HES, an article about the site will also be published in the Industrial Archaeological Review later this year.

Related publications:

Anchor Warehouse East Panel

Anchor Warehouse West Panel

Anchor Warehouse North Panel

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