Gunnislake Clitters Mine, East Cornwall UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
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
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member KG1960
Views: 59

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


Visit Instructions:
Optional photograph welcomed.
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