East Basset and Grylls


Tin Mine

Jan 1st, 2024 from RF by Buddle-Bot


Cornwall
Porkellis
50.15515, -5.226812
SW 6960 3333
Private Land
147m
#8,035

This was a trial for tin mining, which operated primarily in the 1850s without much success. The site is identifiable by a lone shaft located near the lane connecting Porkellis church to Lower Porkellis.

Publications (1)

  • Atkinson, B.; Dyllansow Truran (1994); Mining Sites in Cornwall, Vol. 2

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