Prosper, Wheal


Zinc and Copper Mine

Worked from 1800s to 1836

Jan 1st, 2024 from RF by Buddle-Bot


Cornwall
Gwithian
50.215225, -5.382282
SW 5880 4050
Private Land
62m
#8,877

Including Wheal Liverpool? This mine, which operated from 1812 to 1837, proved unproductive despite its copper mining endeavors. Located near Gwithian, some burrows from its operations can still be observed in a field to the west of Prosper Hill.

1800s -1813 1830-1836

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