Cornish Mines 3: So, this is the third introduction page for the mines under this section. Therefore, once again click on the image to navigate to the required page.
Cornish Mine Images 3.1 – Some of the surviving buildings at King Edward Mine Museum, well worth a visit. Also is a good collection of machinery along with the only set of working Californian Stamps in Europe. The museum is well run and has some rather interesting exhibits.
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Cornish Mine Images 3.2 – These are the buildings around Skip Shaft of Levant Mine. Another site managed by the National Trust the Engine House is the home of a preserved whim engine. The cliffs here are amazing, almost all the way from St Just to Pendeen are some very impressive mining remains.
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Cornish Mine Images 3.3 – The interior of Phillip’s Pumping Engine House of New Consols Mine near Luckett. The Engine House was virtually complete and in a fair condition. Sadly the roof has since collapsed bringing down all the internal beams. Another tragic loss to Cornish Heritage.
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Cornish Mine Images 3.4 – Finally, this is the 60″Pumping Engine House on Turnavore Shaft of Polberro Mine. Last worked in 1941, extensive dressing floors were installed, also the Engine House was converted into a Miners Dry.
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Cornish Mines 3.5 – Deep in the heart of the Wendron Mining District is “Poldark Mine”. With extensive exhibits and underground tours a visit is highly recommended.
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Cornish Mines 3.6 – The remains of Poldice Mine, the extensive Dressing Floors are well preserved. These are the foundations for a bank of Californian Stamps. In addition this whole area is rich in history and mining remains.
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Cornish Mines 3.7 – This is the capped New Roskear Shaft. Previously used by South Crofty as a secondary egress when Robinson’s Shaft was abandoned. The remains of buildings around the shaft are an amazing survival, but sadly neglected.
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Cornish Mines 3.8 – The Pumping Engine House of South Polgooth Mine. This mine worked from 1830 – 1882 during that time 149 tons of Tin were produced. Meanwhile, in the foreground are the impressive remains of the Brunton Calciner on the site.
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Cornish Mines 3.9 – Tincroft Mine, these are the remains of the Compressor House, this supplied air to the drills used underground and two air winches.
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Cornish Mines 3.10 – The Tolgus Calciner which is situated along the Old Portreath Road. This image was taken during 1990’s. But the condition has suffered a lot since then.
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