Cornish Mines 2: So, this is the second introduction page for the mines under this section. Therefore, once again click on the image to navigate to the required page.
Cornish Mine Images 2.1 – This image is of Ishmael’s Whim Engine House at Ding Dong Mine. It is certainly one of my favorites. Located in the middle of nowhere on a desolate moor with only the wind to keep you company.
Click on the image above for Ding Dong Mine.
Cornish Mines 2.2 – This is the well preserved New East Shaft Engine House on Dolcoath Mine. However, for such an important mine there so are few remains to be seen today. As a result, only one other Engine House survives intact.
Click on the image above for the Dolcoath Mine Page.
Cornish Mines 2.3 – Originally sited at Harriet’s Shaft Dolcoath this winder was moved to the New Roskear Shaft for an attempted reopening of the mine during the 1920’s. Consequently, it sat there for several decades. However, in recent years it was returned to its original mounting blocks, sadly most of the engine itself was lost.
Click on the image above for the Dolcoath Winder Page.
Cornish Mines 2.4 – This is the flywheel belonging to Mitchell’s Shaft of East Pool Mine. It is now managed by the National Trust. The engine is run and powered by compressed air.
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Cornish Mines 2.5 – The preserved Pumping Engine at Taylor’s Shaft of East Pool and Agar Mine. Another of the jewels of Cornwall Heritage. Similarly the engine is managed by the National Trust. “Cornish Engines”
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Cornish Mines 2.6 – These are the remains of Giew Mine Frank’s Shaft. Located high on Trink Hill on the St Ives to Penzance Road.
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Cornish Mines 2.7 – The Stamps Engine House at Grenville United Mines. Also part of the Great Flat Lode Trail, on a summers day it is a great day out.
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Cornish Mines 2.8 – The Engine House and also the surviving Smithy at Great Wheel Busy Mine. The Calciner is on the right of the image. The house during 2016 received some much needed attention and was very well renovated.
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Cornish Mines 2.9 – Reed’s Shaft Engine House, it was built in 1864 to house a 60″ Pumping Engine constructed by Harvey and Co. So, during the early 2000’s the buildings in front have now been demolished. The site is now a business park.
Click on the image above for the Hallanbeagle Mine Page.
Cornish Mine Images 2.10 – This image is of the remaining Pumping Engine House on Bayly’s Shaft at Hingston Downs Mine.
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Cornish Mine Images 2.11 – The 50″ Pumping Engine House on Old Sump (or Engine Shaft) at Killifreth Mine. Sadly this is now pretty much overgrown and forgotten.
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