 In addition there was a disastrous mining accident at Landshipping in 1844 which claimed the lives of 40 people.Consequently in 1857 they were forced to sell most of their land holdings, including Landshipping.The advertisement for Big House describes it as "Beautifully situated on the banks of the River Cleddy and opposite Picton Castle containing - sundry Bed Rooms, Hall, Parlour, Dining Room, Drawing Room, Nursery, Library, Servants Offices, Range of Stabling, Coach House, Saddle Room & Granary Over Yard, External Walled Garden, Orchards, Wood etc."