Parc Signs

WHEAL PEEVOR

During the beginning of the new year Parc Signs were commissioned to produce a series of interpretation panels for the newly renovated Wheal Peevor site at Redruth.

The ancient tin mine, one of the best preserved examples of traditional tine mine works, underwent serious renovation works to it's main engine houses and mine workings. The preserved buildings were then made open to public viewing by placement of an interpretation trail around the site. The signs paced tell the story of the mine and it's workings.

Parc signs were commissioned with the design and production of the signs from Cornwall county Council in conjunction with Kerrier District Council and Cornwall Mineral Tramways, with supplied interpretation design work from Cornish design company Gendall Design.

In order to preserve some feeling in the signs, Parc Signs solely used reclaimed timbers and pit props from nearby Robinson Shaft mine works, and designed a 'prop' style sign stand for which to mount the interpretation panels.

The panels themselves were digitally printed onto the reverse of polycarbonate panels for protection and mounted in a robust stainless steel framework. To carry off the stainless theme and to further the education use of the trail we also produced reverse etched stainless rubbing panels, which were mounted to the structure.

The trail is open free to the public and situated just outside of Redruth off the A30.