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  2. Mining in Cornwall and Devon - Wikipedia

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    Mining in Cornwall and Devon, in the southwest of Britain, is thought to have begun in the early-middle Bronze Age with the exploitation of cassiterite. [1] Tin, and later copper, were the most commonly extracted metals. Some tin mining continued long after the mining of other metals had become unprofitable, but ended in the late 20th century.

  3. Geevor Tin Mine - Wikipedia

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    The museum tells the story of tin mining in Cornwall and Geevor in particular, showing what happened on the surface and underground and what life was like for those who worked there, including oral history recordings. Visitors can also walk through the mine buildings to see the original machinery and there is a guided underground tour into ...

  4. Botallack Mine - Wikipedia

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    The mine closed in 1895 as a result of falling tin and copper prices. [2] The mining developments around Botallack form part of the St Just mining district's successful inclusion in the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site, which was inscribed in July 2006. [2]

  5. Dolcoath mine - Wikipedia

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    From 1853, when the first dividend on tin was paid, the mine produced over 100,000 tons of black tin. This was far in excess of the production of any other mine in Cornwall. [ 4 ] In 1896 the mine was yielding 80 pounds of black tin per ton of rock lifted, but this gradually declined to 30 pounds by 1915 which level was maintained until the ...

  6. Ding Dong mines - Wikipedia

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    Three later attempts to open the mine since that time were failures; the first was due to water issues but the last two were due to local opposition. [13] [21] The Ding Dong Mine is now part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage site. [22] The mine's engine house has been designated a Grade II building since 1988. [23]

  7. South Crofty - Wikipedia

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    South Crofty is a metalliferous tin and copper mine located in the village of Pool, Cornwall, England. An ancient mine, it has seen production for over 400 years, and extends almost two and a half miles across and 3,000 feet (910 m) down and has mined over 40 lodes. Evidence of mining activity in South Crofty has been dated back to 1592, with ...

  8. Category:Tin mines in Cornwall - Wikipedia

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  9. St Agnes Mining District - Wikipedia

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    Blue Hills tin streams. The St Agnes Mining District is that part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounding the village of St Agnes, Cornwall, UK. It contains Wheal Coates tin mine, Great Wheal Charlotte copper mine and Blue Hills, which is the only surviving tin production centre in the United ...