Gunnislake Clitters Mine, East Cornwall UK
N 50° 31.559 W 004° 13.729
30U E 412900 N 5597835
A restored mine in East Cornwall UK
Waymark Code: WM2EXZ
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/21/2007
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Gunnislake Clitters Mine in East Cornwall is a restored mine, and in recent years been well researched.
The area is now owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, the mine was worked from 1820-1919 and collected copper, tin arsenic and wolfram. These days the Clitters Mine is a Monument of national importance.
Mine Type: Tourist Mine
Mineral Collecting: No
Material Mined: Non-Precious Metal
Operation: Underground Mine
Surface Features: Yes
KNOWN DANGERS:
See notice an entrance.
Any associated website: [Web Link]
Any Other information:
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/carn_brea_mining/gunnislake_clitters_field_trip.htm
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Visit Instructions:
Optional photograph welcomed.