Twelveheads Cornwall 365

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About Twelveheads Cornwall.

Cornish stamps were devices used to crush ore into a more managed size so that the metal could be separated from the rock. Many Cornish Stamps had Twelve sets of heads, this is believed to be where the village got its unusual name.

Located at the end of Wheal Maid Valley and the start of the Bissoe Valley Twelveheads is steeped in mining history. All around the area the remains of the now dormant Cornish Mining Industry remain to be explored *.

A short walk from Twelveheads is Wheal Maid Valley. Part of the former Consolidated Mines. Consolidated Mines is said to have produced over six millions pounds worth of Copper and other minerals by the time it ceased production in 1870. This would be an almost unimaginable amount in current money.

* This area is said to have over one thousand mine shafts. While all those that have been found have been made safe, many have probably yet to be found. As such exploring the mines in this area can be dangerous. It is important to stick to designated footpaths.