CaitlinOn the cliffs between St Agnes and Perranporth are the ancient remains of Wheal Prudence. Records date back to 1812, but many of the adits […]
Category: Mines
Blue Hills Mine
Just up from the beach in Trevellas Coombe are the remains of a small mine named Blue Hills. Blue Hills was formed in 1810 out […]
Craddock Moor Mine
On the edge of Craddock Moor a short distance from the village of Minions are the two chimneys of Craddock Moor Mine. Following the success […]
Wheal Racer
Perched on the top of Rosewall Hill sits the scant remains of a small venture named Wheal Racer. Opened in 1907 to rework the western […]
West Caradon Mine
Following the discovery of copper rich ground in the Seaton Valley below Caradon Hill, great efforts were made to exploit the reserves here. With the […]
South Caradon Mine
All along the southern side of Caradon Hill are the extensive remains of South Caradon Mine. Holman’s (New Engine) 70″ pumping engine. Unlike other areas […]