Buller and Basset United

aka Haughton Downs Mine or East Frances


Copper Mine

Worked from 1854 to 1864

Jan 1st, 2024 from RF by Buddle-Bot



Cornwall
Four Lanes
50.204606, -5.23085
SW 6955 3884
Private Land
220m
#7,770


This was a small and ultimately unsuccessful trial mining operation situated along a northeast-trending mineral lode. The mine was worked intermittently until 1864, operating under different names at various times. In 1832, it operated under the name Haughton Downs Mine, and around 1850, it was known as East Wheal Frances. Today, a significant shaft dump serves as a remnant of its presence, located in a field south of Deep Lane, just northeast of Four Lanes. Despite its operation, there are no recorded outputs from this mine. It’s important to note that this mine should not be confused with Wheal Basset or Wheal Buller, as they were unrelated operations.


Publications (1)

  • Dines, Henry George (1956); BGS - Regional Memoirs - Metalliferous Mining Region of South West England Vol1, The; 567 pages





Select a theme