CaitlinJust south of the hamlet of Rosudgeon is the overgrown remains of Wheal Georgia mine. This tiny sett was working in the late 19th century, […]
Tag: Mines
Burra Mine
Eight years after the formation of the South Australian colony and just one year after ‘Coppermania’ started at Kapunda, more copper was found at what […]
Wallaroo Mine
On the Yorke Peninsula are the scant remains of Wallaroo mine, the mine that started the third South Australian copper rush after Kapunda in 1842 […]
Hallenbeagle Mine
Not far from the rail line that runs from Redruth to Truro is the remains of two engine houses belonging to Hallenbeagle Mine. Hallenbeagle Mine […]
Polberro Mine
Situated on the cliffs south of Trevaunance Cove are the scant remains of Polberro Mine. Polberro is an ancient mine composed to a great number […]
Grambler and St Aubyn
Down a quiet country lane near the village of St Day is the only remaining engine house in the parish. This belongs to the Grambler […]