Enys, Wheal

aka Vernon, Wheal or Varnon, Wheal


Tin Mine

Worked from 1815 to 1907

Jan 1st, 2024 from RF by Buddle-Bot


Cornwall
Wendron
50.156927, -5.234073
SW 6909 3355
Private Land
155m
#8,144

Small mine operated approximately from 1853 to 1859. While there is limited information available about the mine’s workings, the 24-inch Stamps engine house remains standing on the slopes of Porkellis Moor. Interestingly, the engine house was believed to have been used as a dwelling in the past, evidenced by additional windows and a built-up bob wall. It has since been tastefully restored and transformed into a modern dwelling.

1815 1849-1860 1907 prop

Publications (1)

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

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