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Callington and Tavistock Mining District

A collection of views of a number of sites in the Callington and Tavistock Mining District of Cornwall and Devon.
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  • Wheal Arthur (Tamar Valley) Cornwall - August 20, 1988

    Wheal Arthur (Tamar Valley) Cornwall - August 20, 1988

    An unusual view of the mine stack actually smoking! Viewed from Morwellham Quay.

  • East Kill Hill Mine, Cornwall - June 02, 1989

    East Kill Hill Mine, Cornwall - June 02, 1989

    Engine House of East Kill Hill mine photographed from Kit Hill looking east towards the Tamar Valley.

  • Kit Hill Mine , Cornwall - April 03, 1988

    Kit Hill Mine , Cornwall - April 03, 1988

    Stack - Kit Hill Mine

  • Kit Hill Mine , Cornwall - April 03, 1988

    Kit Hill Mine , Cornwall - April 03, 1988

    Stack - Kit Hill Mine

  • Wheal Edward (Tamar Valley) Cornwall - August 20, 1988

    Wheal Edward (Tamar Valley) Cornwall - August 20, 1988

    Whea; Edward (Tamar Valley) chimney undergoing conservation work. (Infra red effect filter).

  • Wheal Edward (Tamar Valley) Cornwall - August 20, 1988

    Wheal Edward (Tamar Valley) Cornwall - August 20, 1988

    Whea; Edward (Tamar Valley) chimney undergoing conservation work.

  • Wheal Edward (Tamar Valley) Cornwall - August 20, 1988

    Wheal Edward (Tamar Valley) Cornwall - August 20, 1988

    Whea; Edward (Tamar Valley) chimney undergoing conservation work.

  • Gawton Mine, Devon - March 23, 1983

    Gawton Mine, Devon - March 23, 1983

    The distinctly bent Gawton Mine arsenic stack which is situated high above the River Tamar not far from Bere Alston. Another space filter applied.

  • Gawton Mine, Devon - March 23, 1983

    Gawton Mine, Devon - March 23, 1983

    The distinctly bent Gawton Mine arsenic stack which is situated high above the River Tamar not far from Bere Alston. Space filter applied.

  • Gawton Mine, Devon - March 23, 1983

    Gawton Mine, Devon - March 23, 1983

    The distinctly bent Gawton Mine arsenic stack which is situated high above the River Tamar not far from Bere Alston.

  • Kit Hill Consols / Kit Hill United Mine, Cornwall - September 08, 1982

    Kit Hill Consols / Kit Hill United Mine, Cornwall - September 08, 1982

    Summit Stack built in 1858 for the Kit Hill Great Consols/ Kit Hill United mining complex and is a famous landmark. The chimney served a steam engine that pumped water and lifted ore from the deep mine workings.

  • Kit Hill Consols / Kit Hill United Mine, Cornwall - September 08, 1982

    Kit Hill Consols / Kit Hill United Mine, Cornwall - September 08, 1982

    Summit Stack built in 1858 for the Kit Hill Great Consols/ Kit Hill United mining complex and is a famous landmark. The chimney served a steam engine that pumped water and lifted ore from the deep mine workings.

  • Wheal Martha / Luckett New Consols, Cornwall - September 10, 1986

    Wheal Martha / Luckett New Consols, Cornwall - September 10, 1986

    Back in the 1980s one mining commentator referred to Tamar Valley mine chimneys and engine houses due to the growth of vegetation. This is clearly seen here at Wheal Martha / Luckett New Consols.

  • Kit Hill Mine Chimney - August 1982

    Kit Hill Mine Chimney - August 1982

    The ornate summit chimney which served Kit Hill Mines.

  • Kit Hill Mine Chimney - August 1982

    Kit Hill Mine Chimney - August 1982

    The ornate summit chimney which served Kit Hill Mines.

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