CaitlinDotted along the coast between Holywell and Perranporth are the remains of several lead and silver mines, the two largest being Penhale and Wheal Golden. […]
Category: Mines
Wheal Jenkin
Just on the outskirts of Minions Village on Bodmin Moor sits one of the most famous engine houses in Mid Cornwall, that of the small […]
Great Work Mine
Perched at the southern base of Godolpin Hill is the the remains of Great Work Mine, with its beautiful 60″ engine house and its unique […]
Gomm China Clay Works
Hidden in the woodland surrounding the Wheal Martyn site sits the engine house belonging to the former Gomm China Clay Works. Little information remains about […]
Nangiles Mine
The remains of Nangiles mine are a common site for anyone heading along the mineral tramways track between Bissoe and Twelveheads. The most notable left […]
Phoenix United
Up on the moors is the famous Phoenix United mine with its striking square chimney. A forerunner in its day, little remains of this sett […]