Wheal Frederick - Buddles
N 50° 38.977 W 004° 03.499
30U E 425181 N 5611396
Granite built buddles at Wheal Frederick near Doe Tor Brook.
Waymark Code: WM3QGN
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/05/2008
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Buddles were used in the 19 century most were circular and had a diameter of 3 to 4.8m – a mixture of crushed tin ore and water was agitated by revolving overhead sweeps; the heavier material (i.e. that containing the most metal) settled nearest the centre.
Ordnance Survey map reference (10 figure) if within DNP – If outside the Park, add N/A: Not listed
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