Prospect, Wheal


Tin Mine

Worked from 1790s to c1836

Jan 1st, 2024 from RF by Buddle-Bot


Cornwall
Wheal Alfred
50.176457, -5.385144
SW 5840 3620
Private Land
83m
#8,872

With Wheal Smart. This mine, small and of considerable age, was operated jointly with Wh Smart in 1809. Later, in 1836, it experienced a revival when a shaft was sunk to a depth of 50 fathoms.

1790s 1809- 1836-

Publications (1)

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

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