Newquay Consols

aka Providence, Wheal, Fistral Mine, or North Providence, Wheal


Lead Mine

Worked from 1828 to 1829

Jan 1st, 2024 from RF by Buddle-Bot


Cornwall
Newquay
50.414769, -5.098018
SW 8000 6180
Private Land
20m
#8,165

Ancient lead mine that operated beneath the dunes at Fistral Bay, with its lode trending in a northwest direction. Over time, the mine’s workings have vanished entirely under the Newquay Golf Course. Historical records indicate that in 1845, the mine yielded 75 tons of lead ore with a grade of 60%.

Publications (1)

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

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