South Polgooth Mine is located on a ridge above the mining village of Sticker on Treloweth Common. It is an ancient mine dating back to the 16th Century.

The mine was worked intermittently during the years 1830-1882. But it was never rich. During this time it produced a modest 149 tons of Tin.
The last period of working was from 1915-1918 when Arsenic and small quantities of Tin were produced.

The Engine House on the site was built during 1880. It housed a rotary engine which was employed in both pumping and running 16 heads of stamps.
The site is quite extensive with the remains of a Brunton Calciner which was used to roast and refine the Arsenic during the last working.

Along with the Engine House there are the remains of a few ancillary buildings. Also there is an impressive concrete topped flue leading to the Calciner. The workings here are quite shallow reaching only 276 feet.
The mine was always hoped to be as rich as its neighbour Great Polgooth which produced over 3000 tons of Tin.






