Owles, Wheal


Copper and Tin Mine

Worked from 1780s to 1893

Jan 1st, 2024 from RF by Buddle-Bot



Wheal Owles. In the 1860s the mine had 11 engines and 29 miles of levels.
Cornwall
St. Just
50.133856, -5.68768
SW 3657 3249
Private Land
106m
#8,747


Includes Cargodna. An ancient tin mine, owned by Geevor Tin Mines plc, with workings extending 1,200 feet deep. Situated just west of Truthwall.



1780s 1810-1820 1834-1879 to 1893



Publications (3)

  • (1920); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vols XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII - Fireclay; Arsenic & Antimony Ores; Refactory Materials, Lead & Zinc of Scotland, Rock-Salt and Brine (5 books); 777 pages
  • Dines, Henry George (1956); BGS - Regional Memoirs - Metalliferous Mining Region of South West England Vol1, The; 567 pages
  • Fellows, Roy; Cornwall Underground; 25 pages


Wheal Owles. In the 1860s the mine had 11 engines and 29 miles of levels.



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