West Chiverton

aka Ventongimps


Lead, Zinc, and Silver Mine

Worked from 1840 to 1863

Jan 1st, 2024 from RF by Buddle-Bot



Cornwall
Callestick
50.315689, -5.102807
SW 7920 5080
Private Land
74m
#9,271


Operated from 1859 to 1886, this mine boasted significant production figures: 45,100 tons of lead, 22,000 tons of zinc, and a remarkable 1,221,200 ounces of silver. Notably, it was the most lucrative mine within the Chiverton Group. The engine house at Batter’s shaft stands as a testament to its success, with an unusual layout featuring the chimney positioned at the center of the back wall, and the main cylinder door situated on the side wall. This well-preserved engine house is considered one of the finest in the region. Extensive dumps and tailings are located below the engine house, contributing to the mine’s legacy.



1840-1846 1846-1848 1856-1863



Publications (3)

  • (1921); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol XXI - Lead, Silver and Zinc: Cornwall, Devon, Somerset; 88 pages
  • Brown, Kenneth (1996); PDMHS (Peak District Mines Historical Society) 13-2 Win - Engine Houses in South-West England; 7 pages (123-129)
  • Dines, Henry George (1956); BGS - Regional Memoirs - Metalliferous Mining Region of South West England Vol1, The; 567 pages





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