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Carnon Mine

Coordinates: 50°12′30″N 5°4′50″W / 50.20833°N 5.08056°W / 50.20833; -5.08056
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Carnon Mine
LocationDevoran, Cornwall
Coordinates50°12′30″N 5°4′50″W / 50.20833°N 5.08056°W / 50.20833; -5.08056
OS grid referenceSW 803 388
Built1824
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameCarnon Mine Engine House
Designated12 March 1986
Reference no.1159123
Carnon Mine is located in Cornwall
Carnon Mine
Location of Carnon Mine in Cornwall

Carnon Mine was a tin mine at Restronguet Creek, near the village of Devoran in Cornwall, England. A ruined engine house survives on the north bank of the creek. It is a Grade II listed building.[1]

History

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The tin mine opened in 1824. The surviving engine house is thought to have housed an engine of cylinder diameter 24 inches. An artificial island was created in the estuary; shafts, in the form of cast iron cylinders made at Perran Foundry, were sunk there, and a 14-inch engine and horse whim erected. Water was pumped from the mine by the engine on the estuary bank via flatrods.[2]

The mine was profitable, but closed in 1830; the Redruth and Chasewater Railway complained that boats using the creek were obstructed.[2]

Description

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The south-east wall and parts of the north-east and south-west walls of the engine house survive, to a height of two storeys of the original three storeys. The south-west wall, the "bob wall" that supported the beam of the beam engine, is thicker than the others.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Historic England. "Carnon Mine engine house (1159123)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Carnon Mine" Explore Cornwall. Retrieved 28 August 2020.