Worked from 1832 to 1854, producing 13,000 tons of copper. The remaining dumps, shafts and burrows are located west of St. Day, the portals of two adits are situated near the Tolcarne stream.
References:
- Dines, H.G. (1956): The metalliferous mining region of south-west England. HMSO Publications (London), Vol. 1, pp. 400-401.
- Atkinson, B. (1994): Mining Sites in Cornwall, Vol. 2, Dyllansow Truran (Truro).
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UK OS Grid Reference: SW727421
Map Reference: 50°14'4"N , 5°11'15"W
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Localities in this Region:
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- Camborne - Redruth - St Day District
- West Wheal Jewel (Tolcarne Mine; North Wheal Damsel)
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