Polhigey

aka Poligey


Tin and Pyrite Mine

Worked from 1926 to 1930

Jan 1st, 2024 from RF by Buddle-Bot


Cornwall
Porkellis
50.169929, -5.216183
SW 7043 3494
Open Access
189m
#8,836

Including Calvadnack Sett. Several mines operated within the moorland region spanning from Penmarth to Halabezack. Despite periods of significant activity occurring primarily between 1862 to 1873 and 1926 to 1928, only modest amounts of tin were extracted. Today, remnants such as shafts and small waste heaps can be found east of the road leading into Penmarth.

Publications (2)

  • Atkinson, B.; Dyllansow Truran (1994); Mining Sites in Cornwall, Vol. 2
  • Dines, Henry George (1956); BGS - Regional Memoirs - Metalliferous Mining Region of South West England Vol1, The; 567 pages

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