Wheal Ellen

Wheal Ellen is known for its castellated engine house which was built in 1866 to accommodate a 70 inch pumping engine which was never installed.

The mine ceased operations around the time the house was completed. It is located across the road from Tywarnhayle Mine.

Wheal Ellen, Cornwall - April 18, 2017
The unused engine house at Wheal Ellen copper mine near Porthtowan. Noted for its elaborate castellated stack an engine was not installed within the engine house.
Wheal Ellen, Cornwall - April 18, 2017
The unused engine house at Wheal Ellen copper mine near Porthtowan. Noted for its elaborate castellated stack an engine was not installed within the engine house.
Wheal Ellen, Cornwall - April 18, 2017
The unused engine house at Wheal Ellen copper mine near Porthtowan. Noted for its elaborate castellated stack an engine was not installed within the engine house.
Wheal Ellen, Cornwall - April 18, 2017
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