Sperries, Wheal


Copper Mine
Worked from 1829 to c1856

Jan 1st, 2024 from RF by Buddle-Bot


#9,050
Cornwall
Twelveheads
50.24802, -5.130392
SW 7692 4336
Private Land
111m
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See also: Falmouth and Sperries. From 1829 to 1831, Wheal Sperries yielded a total of 3,146 tons of copper ore with an average grade of 5%.

1829-1831 ..1856..

Publications (2)

  • Cantrill T.C., Sherlock R.L. & Dewey H. (1919); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol IX - Iron Ores - Durham, East Cumb., North Wales, Derbyshire, IOM, Bristol, Somerset, Devon & Cornwall; 96 pages
  • Collins, J.H. (1912); Observations of the West of England Mining Region; 753 pages