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The body of the church was enlarged in to accommodate a growing number of parishioners. It was originally a mark used by Cornish tin smelting works to stamp the ingots of tin. The symbol seems to have been used first in the woollen trade during the Middle Ages. By the 19th century, it was suggested that the lamb represented purity, obviously a good selling point for the local tin smelters.
The name Redruth is said to be derived from the fact that by the 14th century the stream running along the bottom of Fore Street was so discoloured with iron oxide from tinning activities that it ran red. Hence Redruth, the cornish for ford is rhys and red is ruth. Another dubious! Many of the buildings on Fore Street, the main shopping area, are of a similar period.
The street is dominated by the old clock tower. Murdoch House was the home of inventor, William Murdoch , and is believed to have been the first house in the world to have been lit by piped coal gas. Today, it houses the Global Migration Project and tourists call there to trace their Cornish ancestors. During the summer months, Redruth holds several continental markets. West Cornwall. Discover Redruth. Our recommendations These have been hand-picked by our skilled and knowledgeable local experts Local guide View map.
Reasons to visit Redruth Steeped in tin mining history Grand commercial buildings including the old Victorian Theatre Home to the World Heritage Site Gateway — Heartlands Restaurants, cafes, pubs and shops Three golden beaches nearby — Porthtowan , Chapel Porth and Portreath beach Things to do in Redruth Housed in the Former Butter Market , now the Cornwall Centre in Alma Place, The Tregellas Tapestries are a collection of 58 modern embroideries depicting the story of Cornwall created by a group of skilled spinners, dyers and embroiderers.
The tapestries are a unique record of Cornish history and culture from prehistoric to modern times. Nestled just off the A30 in Pool, near Redruth in the former mining heart of Cornwall, there are 19 acres of family fun to explore.
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