Tolgus United


Zinc, Copper, and Tin Mine

Jan 1st, 2024 from RF by Buddle-Bot


Cornwall
Redruth
50.246468, -5.242661
SW 6891 4353
Private Land
69m
#9,107

Formerly known as Wheal Gilbert, this mine was operated in conjunction with Wheal Tolgus for a period of time. Its dumps can be found on the western slope of the valley north of Gilberts Coombe. In 1859, the mine yielded 173 tons of copper ore, 8 tons of black tin, and 5 tons of zinc ore.

Publications (1)

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

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