Hen, Wheal

aka Chicken

Copper and Tin Mine
Worked from old

Jan 1st, 2024 from RF by Buddle-Bot



Cornwall
St. Just
50.145287, -5.690381
SW 3644 3377
Private Land
92m
#8,368


This site was a copper and tin mine, evidenced by a walled shaft and a leveled dump located east of the Southwest Coast Path, directly across from the dumps of Wheal Cock. Subsequently, both mines were merged with the Botallack Mine sett.


Publications (2)

  • Collins, J.H. (1912); Observations of the West of England Mining Region; 753 pages
  • Joseph, Peter; NMRS (2006); British Mining 79 - Cape Cornwall Mine; ISBN 0901450 60 X; p.15.





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