A tin mine, started 1721 and closed 1914. An extensive history of the mine is given in "BOTALLACK", by Cyril Noall.
Refs.:
(in part) Dana 7:I:298,649; Rocks & Min.:60(1):24.
- Weiss, S. (1986): Die Grubenbezirke St.Just und St. Ives in Cornwall. LAPIS 11 (5), 9-32 [Botallack mine 9-11]
The coordinates given are those of Allen's Shaft.
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UK OS Grid Reference: SW364334
Map Reference: 50°8'28"N , 5°41'23"W
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