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Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall

Tolgus Mill an authentic and unique tin mill which for hundreds of years processed tin ore. After full commercial production ceased, the mill was conserved and preserved by various groups. For more information visit. http://tolgus-tin.org/
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  • Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

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  • Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    "Dipper Waterwheel"

  • Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Holman horizontal steam engine.

  • Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Holman horizontal steam engine

  • Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Wilfley tables used for separating the tin ore.

  • Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Wilfley tables used for separating the tin ore.

  • Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Wooden drainage pipes (circa 1770) removed from a shaft in Carharrick Mine.

  • Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Cornish Stamps - Tolgus is thought to have the only full set of Cornish Stamps remaining in existence, they were powered by the waterwheel on the left.

  • Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Cornish Stamps - Tolgus is thought to have the only full set of Cornish Stamps remaining in existence.

  • Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Round Frame

  • Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Round Frame

  • Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Round Frame detail

  • Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Round frame.

  • Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Wilfley Table

  • Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    The Dipper Wheel.

  • Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Dipper wheels used for raising the tin slimes.

  • Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Wilfley Tables

  • Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    Tolgus Tin Mill, Cornwall - June 01, 1990

    The screen washer

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