Mining Heritage Cornwall 365
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Chimney Stack and Grille
Place: »Levant Mine
Category: »Mining Heritage
About: An unusual photograph taken looking up to the chimney stack from the grille which covers the shaft top itself. this is for safety reason and to allow people to get a closer view.
Photograph Added: 3rd June 2009
Historic Mining Landscapes
Place: »Levant Mine
Category: »Mining Heritage
About: Levant Mine lies on the coast south west of Pendeen Lighthouse it was the scene of one of Cornwall's worst mining tragedies. Thirty one men plunged to their deaths on 20 October, 1919 when the platform which transported men to the depths of the mine......
Photograph Added: 4th May 2009
Detail of the Stonework at Wheal Grenville
Place: »Troon
Category: »Mining Heritage
About: The amazing craftsmanship of the stonework on the old Cornish Mines has stood the test of time. The ruins we see today date back to 1892 nature is taking its toll but many of the remains are still in remarkable condition considering what they stood t......
Photograph Added: 11th January 2009
Iconic Mine Buildings
Place: »Troon
Category: »Mining Heritage
About: People living in Cornwall might take for granted the sight of these iconic mine buildings but at one time these mining treasures were destroyed. Some older members of the team can remember chimney stacks being blown up to make way for new roads etc.
Photograph Added: 9th January 2009
Evening Glow on Wheal Grenville
Place: »Troon
Category: »Mining Heritage
About: The mines of Wheal Grenville lie to the southeast of Camborne at Toon on the western extremity of the Great Flat Lode. The jagged appearance of the chimney at Fortescue's Engine house is due to damage caused by a lightning strike in July 1897 the sh......
Photograph Added: 8th January 2009
White Pony by the Ruins
Place: »Troon
Category: »Mining Heritage
About: The white pony happily grazing in front of the mine ruins was perfectly happy to have its photograph taken and trotted off not long after this shot.
Photograph Added: 7th January 2009
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