South Wheal Frances Mining Ruins Cornwall
by Richard Brookes
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South Wheal Frances Mining Ruins Cornwall
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Richard Brookes
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The poignant mining building ruins at South Wheal Frances near Redruth and Camborne in Cornwall, UK. On the edge of the imposing granite outcrop of Carn Brae mining began in the area in the early 1720s mainly and primarily extracted copper then tin. The main Marrott's shaft drops vertically for 900 ft then continues at an angle until over 1500ft. The Great Flat Lode was discovered here in 1872-74. By the early 20th century thousands of men, women and children were employed by the mine. A slump in prices after the First World War caused the mine to close in 1918.
Today, South Wheal Frances comprises a group of buildings centered on Marriott's shaft. Remaining buildings include the Boiler House, Compressor House, the Miner's Dry, Smithy and winder house as well as the bases of the ore bins. Now part of the UNESCO World Heritage site.
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December 18th, 2017
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