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Wheal Racer
Mines

Wheal Racer

March 14, 2021March 14, 2021 Caitlin 2 mins read

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
Mines

West Caradon Mine

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 Caitlin 3 mins read

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
Mines

South Caradon Mine

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 Caitlin 5 mins read

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 Phoenix Mine
Mines

New Phoenix Mine

February 12, 2021December 22, 2024 Caitlin 1 min read

Standing on its lonesome on Craddock Moor is the remains of a small working with the remains of one engine house belonging to New Phoenix […]

Wheal Metal and Flow
Mines

Wheal Metal and Flow

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 Caitlin 2 mins read

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
Mines

Rosewall Hill Mine

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 Caitlin 3 mins read

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.  […]

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