North Roskear


Zinc, Copper, and Tin Mine

Worked from 18th C. to 1874

Jan 1st, 2024 from RF by Buddle-Bot

Dec 23rd, 2024 by BertyBasset


Cornwall
Camborne
50.2260399, -5.2876902
SW 6560 4140
Private Land
91m
170,303t
#8,708

1863 division Roskearnoweth.

1819-36, 1838, 1845-74
1,557 tons black tin

1816-74
167,400 tons 8% copper ore
6 tons zinc ore
1,340 tons arsenic

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
  • Joseph Yelloly Watson (1843); Compendium of British Mining, with Statistical Notices… & Glossary; 97 pages

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