'During the time he lived at Zenith, Middleton's Lode was mined out and Captain Middleton presided over one of the most lucrative and dangerous mines in Cornwall. 'And it was the stories of danger, heroism and villainy that really make Captain Middleton stand out. 'The surrounding area was the stamping ground of Captain Middleton. 'Captain Middleton's story was still to be had when Winston Graham lived in Perranporth so did Ross Poldark live in Zenith? Well if the life and times of Captain Middleton are anything to go by, yes.'

Source: Daily Mail February 12, 2018 11:50 UTC