Perran Foundry, Perran Wharf, Perran-ar-Worthal, Perran Wharf, Perranarworthal

Perran Foundry, Perran-ar-Worthal (1791-1879)

The Perran Foundry and Wharf stand on the level valley floor at the navigable limit of an inlet leading to the River Fal.
It was the second largest foundry in Cornwall and is considered one of the most important surviving industrial monuments of its period in southern Britain.

Perran Foundry was established by the Fox family in 1791, trading under the name Foxes & Perran Foundry Co, and between 1858 and 1879 under the name Williams & Perran Foundry Co after the Williams family became major shareholders.  
It manufactured a wide range of mining implements and steam engines.  During this period a complex of leats, foundry buildings, stores, facilities for transport and other services including offices and worker's houses were developed. 
By 1860, the works covered six acres and employed 400 men.
It continued in operation until a decline in the fortunes of the local mining industry forced it to close in 1879..