After 1887 Drakewalls United. Drakewalls mine, situated approximately three-quarters of a mile south-southwest of Gunnislake in the Tamar Valley Mining District, has a rich history dating back to before 1850. Over the years, it produced a variety of minerals including tin, copper, arsenic, lead, silver, wolfram, and molybdenum. The mine primarily worked two main lodes - Stringer’s (or Main) Lode and No.2 (or North) Lode - utilizing Engine Shaft, Matthew’s Shaft, and Brunton’s Shaft.

Between 1877 and 1897, Drakewalls mine was managed by several companies such as ‘Drakewalls United’ and ‘British Mining and Metal Co. Ltd.’ Financial challenges led to the mine going into liquidation at various times, including 1897-1898 and 1911-1913, during which it was described as ‘keeping levels open.’ Notably, Thomas Spargo’s book from 1865 records the sale of 203 tons 2 cwt. and 11 lbs. of tin for £13,626 2s. 11d.

Management at Drakewalls saw notable figures such as Thomas Gregory (1859-1871), William Skewis (1872-1877), and Moses Bawden (1878-1881). Despite its long history, Drakewalls mine was never a large employer, with a maximum of 130 workers in 1884. Production figures from 1852 to 1879 include 5,433 tons of tin, 2,015 tons of copper, and 2,638 tons of arsenic.

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