Wheal Coates Tin Mine

Wheal Coates Tin Mine

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Wheal Coates Tin Mine

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Location: St. Agnes, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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July 2, 2015

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nationaltrust.org.uk/st-agnes-and-chapel-porth

Dan Hobson

June 22, 2019

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The much-photographed mine buildings at Wheal Coates are an iconic sight on the Cornish coast. Clinging to the cliff edge of St Agnes Head, the mysterious buildings afford far-reaching views along the coastline. Earliest records indicate a mine at the site since 1692. The present mine opened in 1802 and was closed in 1889 when the price of tin fell.

Andy

July 19, 2022

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Beautiful place to visit some of Cornwall’s historic mining ruins

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Elevation 70 m

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Location: St. Agnes, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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