Serpentine Factory at Poltesco | Poltesco | Cornwall
Location: Poltesco | Category: Historic | Photograph Added: 19th January 2009 | Photo Reference: 2725
The serpentine industry at Poltesco has long since disappeared. This beautiful stone was very popular in the Victorian times for interior design in fireplaces, pillars and other accessories. Even though it looked spectacular the serpentine dried out and cracked when subjected to dy heat.
