Part of St. Day Unitrd, Rew 1905-09. This renowned mine, once situated in Gwennap parish, now falls within the parish boundaries of St Day. It lies within the Camborne - Redruth - St Day District, as outlined by H.G. Dines. Wheal Gorland’s documented history dates back to 1792, although indications of valuable mineral deposits likely existed long before then. Initially, there were promising signs of productivity, prompting the installation of an engine in 1795 when the lode had been developed to a depth of 40 fathoms. Despite sinking the shaft further to 100 fathoms, consistent ore shoots remained elusive, resulting in financial losses between 1792 and 1798. However, from 1800 onwards, prospects seemed to improve, leading to peak production in 1827. Yet, a decline followed, with output dropping significantly by 1838. In 1852, the mine was acquired by the St. Day United group of mines, but little or no significant work was undertaken under the new ownership. Although there was a brief resurgence in the early 1900s due to increased demand for tungsten and tin, the last notable attempt at ore production occurred in 1976. Since then, efforts to access the rich deposits, including the Muttrell lode, have been unsuccessful. The site, once popular among collectors, has since been transformed into residential housing, marking the end of Wheal Gorland’s mining era.

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