Vogue Shute, St Day

## Overview Vogue Shute is a public drinking spring located near the village of St Day in Cornwall, England. Situated at approximately 50.2372°N, 5.1944°W, this spring sits within one of Cornwall's historically rich mining districts — an area that has been shaped by centuries of tin and copper extraction and is part of the wider Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name "shute" (sometimes spelled "shoot" or "chute") is a traditional Cornish term for a spout or channel from which spring water flows, often built into a stone structure for public use. Springs like Vogue Shute have served local communities for generations, providing a reliable source of fresh water long before modern plumbing. The hamlet of Vogue, from which the spring takes its name, is a small settlement just outside St Day, and the spring has historically been an important local water source for residents and travellers alike. While the water from Vogue Shute has historically been used as a drinking water source by the local community, its current water quality has not been independently verified. Visitors should be aware that natural springs can be affected by agricultural runoff, mineral content from the surrounding geology, and seasonal variation. ## Directions 1. From the centre of St Day, head south toward the hamlet of Vogue — a small settlement located just off the road between St Day and Redruth. 2. The spring is situated near the GPS coordinates **50.23722, -5.194416**. Using these coordinates in a mapping application such as Google Maps or OS Maps will guide you close to the site. 3. Look for a traditional stone-built water spout or channel, which is characteristic of Cornish village springs. *Note: These directions are based on GPS data only and have not been verified by an on-the-ground visit. If you have visited Vogue Shute and can provide more detailed directions, your contribution would be greatly appreciated.* ## What to Expect Vogue Shute is a traditional Cornish public spring, likely featuring a stone-built spout or trough typical of the region's historic water infrastructure. The surrounding area is rural and steeped in mining heritage, with the landscape bearing the marks of Cornwall's industrial past — engine houses, spoil heaps, and narrow lanes lined with hedgerows. St Day itself is a charming former market town with a handful of local amenities. The village and its surroundings offer pleasant walking opportunities, and the spring can be incorporated into a broader exploration of the area's mining trails and heritage sites. As with many rural Cornish springs, water flow may vary seasonally. The spring is publicly accessible, but visitors should treat the site with respect and leave no trace. The water has been historically used for drinking by locals, though no current water quality testing data is available.