Benny, Wheal

aka Benney, Wheal

Arsenic, Tungsten, and Tin Mine
Worked from 1884 to 1920

Jan 1st, 2024 from RF by Buddle-Bot



Devon
Latchley
50.536549, -4.26341
SX 3970 7320
Private Land
20m
#7,661


A mine that extracted tin, wolfram, and arsenic ceased operations in 1924 and was completely abandoned by the end of 1928. Despite having an extensive labyrinth and flue for arsenic, there are few signs that these were actively utilized. Additionally, the mine features four buddles for the preparation of black tin. The primary shaft, situated above the mine on the hillside, is heavily fenced. As of April 2004, a gated adit located on the river bank leads directly into the hill, showing evidence of significant stopeing before being blocked by a collapse. A branch near the entrance extends westward for a short distance before encountering another collapse.



1884-1885 1918-1920


Publications (4)

  • (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
  • (1925); Wheal Benny Letter; 1 pages
  • Dines, Henry George (1956); BGS - Regional Memoirs - Metalliferous Mining Region of South West England Vol2, The; 335 pages





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