01 St Just
Botallack Count House B
otallack Count House, has been restored by, and is owned by, the National Trust. It is used as their warden’s base, and as an interpretation point for this stretch of mining coast. The adjacent calciner, which is being conserved, is the finest surviving arsenic-refining works in Britain.
The old count house was on the track down to the Crown, but when the dressing floors were expanded in the 1860s a new office was built next to the track from Botallack to Levant. Between the closure of old Botallack and the opening of new Botallack the building was used by the Penzance School of Mines as a ‘branch’ survey office. When the mine reopened the company built a new combined office/dormitory for the School to the south-east; the building called Brisons Vean.
Site. The mine, situated in west Cornwall, was a working mine between 1911 and 1990 during which time it produced about 50,000 tons of tin ore. The museum and heritage centre that operates on the
Geevor Tin Mine G
site is like a living history of a working tin mine. Located in Pendeen on the dramatic Cornish coast, Geevor Tin Mine is one of the largest preserved mine sites in the country. While also protected as a Scheduled Monument, Geevor’s collections and guides bring the story of Cornwall’s rich industrial past to life. From the earliest times until the final closure in 1990, the price of tin played a major role in the changing fortunes of the mine. This greatly affected the people and the landscape of the surrounding area. Tin and copper have been mined from the Geevor area since the late 18th
Botallack Count House, located on a cliff-top mine, was
created for the Botallack mine. The group of industrial buildings includes an engine house, and the displays provide an insight into the life of the Victorian miner. The exhibition and display area and the Warden’s Office are heated using an EarthEnergy system. Three vertical boreholes have been drilled at the site - which is underlain by extensive unmapped mine workings. The closed loops are taken back in trenches to the plant room at the rear of the property. A water-to-water, heating only, heat pump feeds the multi-zone under floor system. The prime objective of the under floor system is to provide a constant background temperature to keep the building dry and prevent deterioration of the displays.
Address The Count House, Botallack St. Just in Penwith, Penzance Cornwall, TR19 7QQ Telephone 01736 78858
Price Free / donations welcome
Opening times 10.00 – 16.00 Daily
(except 25th/26th December and 1st January)
Facilities Baby changing facilities disabled access
eevor Tin Mine is a one of the many ‘must-see’ attractions within the Cornish Mining World Heritage
century. The mine was originally worked under the name of East Levant Mine until 1840 before changing its name to North Levant until 1891. At the start of the 20th century the site was leased and a more thorough prospecting took place. This encouraged those involved to set up a company. The company eventually became Geevor Tin Mines Ltd. During the 20th century Geevor drove more than 85 miles of tunnels and made a profit of over £7 million. Geevor also provides an opportunity for visitors to experience a tour of the 18th century underground workings accompanied by one of the team of knowledgeable guides, and to get hands-on in the interactive museum Hard Rock. Visitors also get the opportunity to go underground accompanied by one the team of knowledgeable guides.
Levant Mine and Beam Engine T
he unique steam-powered Cornish beam engine at Levant Mine can be seen working at this stunning part
of the World Heritage Site. It is the only Cornish beam engine anywhere in the world that is still in steam on its original mine site. The famous Levant engine is housed in a small engine house perched on the edge of the cliffs. Restored after sixty idle years by a group of volunteers known as the 'Greasy Gang', it is a thrilling experience for young and old alike to see this historic engine in action, with its evocative sounds and smells. Visitors can follow the miners' footsteps through the tunnel to Man-Engine Shaft and discover the stories of our mining ancestors. There is also the opportunity to explore the mine’s enigmatic remains in the company of one of the National Trust’s knowledgeable guides. The mine is a powerful reminder of the innovation and ingenuity displayed by people who spent each day
Address Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall TR19 7EW Telephone01736 788662
www.geevor.com
Price
Adults: £9.75 Children 5yrs+: £5 Under 5yrs: Free Students: £5 10% discount on group bookings of 10 or more people, if booked in advance.
Opening times November to March, 9.00 – 16.00
April to October, 9.00 – 17.00 Last admission 1 hour prior to closing.
underground. Buildings and remains offer a window on another world where men, women and children toiled to extract the riches of the earth from beneath the sea. Levant was first recorded on a map in the mid-18th century, and provided people with much-needed employment until its closure in 1930. From a glorious heyday to tragedy and decline: in Levant's first 20 years of business, £170,000 was made from mining copper. New technology was introduced to streamline production, and in 1857 the now-infamous man engine was installed. This engine much improved the working lives of Levant’s mineworkers by removing the need to climb hundreds of feet of ladders to and from their working areas each day. In 1919, however the man engine suffered a disastrous failure when a link between the rod and the engine snapped, killing 31 men. Levant experienced a steady decline and in 1930 the mine closed.
Address Levant Road, Trewellard, Nr St Just,Cornwall, TR19 7SX Telephone 01736 786156
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ levantmineandbeamengine
Price
Adult £6.80 Child £3.30 Family £16.80 Family (1 adult) £10.10 Reduced rate when arriving by bicycle or public transport. Free to NT members
Opening times 7 Jan to 25 Mar, Fri 11.00-16.00 1 April to 22 May, Wed, Fri, Sun 11.00-17.00, 24 May to 30 Sep, Tue-Fri, Sun 11.00-17.00 5 Oct – 28 Oct, Wed, Fri 11.00-17.00 4 Nov – 16 Dec, 11.00-16.00
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