Not So Poldark Mine
Poldark has managed through books and TV series to become part of the Cornish landscape as well as a few women’s hearts. However, despite his rugged looks and commercial acumen he is in fact fictional. So what gives with the…
Poldark has managed through books and TV series to become part of the Cornish landscape as well as a few women’s hearts. However, despite his rugged looks and commercial acumen he is in fact fictional. So what gives with the…
Alongside Wheal CoatesThe Beauty of Wheal Coates Mine near St Agnes, it is arguable that the scenic view of Botallack Mine is the most perfect image you will ever find of early industrial architecture combined with breath-taking views of the…
There is no doubting that Wheal Coates not only offers a fascinating glimpse into tin mining history, but it also is one of the most dramatic and stunning tin mines in Cornwall. Siting above the cliffs of the North Coast,…
Although there may have been mines in the Wheal Busy area as early as the 16th century, it wasn’t until the 1720s that the mine began producing significant amounts of copper ore.. The Boscawen family was the largest landowner. In…