CaitlinFollowing the discovery of copper rich ground in the Seaton Valley below Caradon Hill, great efforts were made to exploit the reserves here. With the […]
Category: Mines
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 […]
New Pheonix Mine
Standing on its lonesome on Craddock Moor is the remains of a small working with the remains of one engine house. Next to so many […]
Wheal Metal and Flow
Near the village of Carleen was once a significant mining centre, with some of the greatest tin and copper producer in the county working here. […]
Rosewall Hill Mine
On the side of Rosewall Hill sit two prominent chimneys, belonging to the former Rosewall Hill mine. The overgrown remains of the 40″ pumping engine. […]
West Wheal Peevor
Across the valley from its more successful neighbour sits the scant remains of West Wheal Peevor, an unsuccessful attempt to work the west ends of […]