Henroost Mine, Dartmoor
N 50° 31.393 W 003° 54.340
30U E 435801 N 5597198
A former tin mine on Dartmoor.
Waymark Code: WM3DTJ
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/21/2008
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The whole of this area around O’Brook has extensively been used in the 18th and 19th centuries for tin mining, many granite artifacts can be seen in the area which include, tin streaming, various mine buildings, aqueducts, tram roads, old leats etc.
Mine Type: Abandoned Mine
Mineral Collecting: No
Material Mined: Precious Metal
Operation: Opencast Mine
Surface Features: Yes
KNOWN DANGERS:
Deep gully with no fencing.
Any associated website: Not listed
Any Other information: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Optional photograph welcomed.