Arthur, Wheal

aka Slime Veor

Copper, Arsenic, and Tin Mine
Worked from 1808 to 1885

Jan 1st, 2024 from RF by Buddle-Bot



Cornwall
Drakewalls
50.509462, -4.212748
SX 4320 7008
Private Land
76m
#7,604


Amalgamation: Arthur and Edward. The last documented mining activities at this site occurred in 1925, following which there were efforts to rework the mine dumps specifically for arsenic in 1954.


Publications (2)

  • (1920); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vols XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII - Fireclay; Arsenic & Antimony Ores; Refactory Materials, Lead & Zinc of Scotland, Rock-Salt and Brine (5 books); 777 pages
  • (1923); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol I - Tungsten & Manganes Ores; 93 pages





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