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Wendron Moor

moor, England, United Kingdom

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Wendron Moor is a moorland located in the former district of Kerrier, Cornwall, in southwestern England. A moor is an open tract of land that can be dry with heather or wet with peat vegetation. In the British Isles, "moorland" often refers to uncultivated hilly areas.12

Wendron Moor itself is situated in the center of a plateau, with an elevation between 400 and 800 feet (120 to 245 meters). It is primarily used for grazing cattle. Historically, from the early 18th century, the northern part of Wendron Moor was a significant tin-mining area, though this industry had largely declined by the late 20th century.1

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