Venland, Wheal


Copper Mine
Worked from 1844 to 1848

Jan 1st, 2024 from RF by Buddle-Bot


Cornwall
St. Cleer
50.487006, -4.46194
SX 2545 6814
Private Land
164m
#9,268

Situated southwest of Tremar hamlet, this small mine saw the driving of an adit in 1846, extending 250 fathoms at a depth of 13 fathoms. However, the site is now covered by residential development, with the old dump area replaced by a bungalow.

Publications (1)

  • Shambrook, H.R.; NMRS (1982); British Mining 20 - Caradon & Phoenix Mining Area, The; ISBN 0 901450 22 7; pp.1

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