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 […]
Tag: Bodmin Moor
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 […]
Silver Valley Mine
Just north-west of the famous Hurler’s Stones of Minions are the scant remains of a small but unique mine. Work first started here in 1815 […]
Rough Tor to Brown Willy
Just off the town of Camelford is Cornwall’s two highest points: Brown Willy and Rough Tor. We started our walk from the Rough Tor carpark […]
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 […]
Marke Valley Mine
The Marke Valley mine is an old mine situated near the village of Minions on Bodmin Moor. The first mention of this venture was in […]