Pollard, Wheal


Copper Mine
Worked from 1844 to 1865

Jan 1st, 2024 from RF by Buddle-Bot



Cornwall
St. Cleer
50.503625, -4.47987
SX 2424 7003
Private Land
247m
#8,839


Copper mine commenced operations in 1845 and ceased production in 1865. It focused on exploiting a singular mineral vein primarily composed of chalcocite and chalcopyrite, alongside minor deposits of pyrite and fluorite. The mine’s depth reportedly reached 115 fathoms. Presently, the only remnant is a sealed shaft located in a field just north of Gimblemill.


Publications (1)

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





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