Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEast Pool Mine

East Pool Mine

England
List entry 1021323
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

East Pool Mine is a tin and copper mine located near Pool in Cornwall, dating from the eighteenth century onwards. The site preserves evidence of industrial mineral extraction during the height of Cornwall's mining economy, when tin and copper production formed the backbone of regional prosperity and employment. The mine features the substantial remains of engine houses and associated mining infrastructure characteristic of Cornish hard rock mining, including structures that once housed the steam engines essential to deep shaft mining operations. East Pool Mine represents a significant phase of Cornwall's industrial heritage and demonstrates the technological innovations and scale of operation typical of the county's most productive mineral workings.

East Pool Mine is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021323. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is East Pool Mine?

East Pool Mine is a tin and copper mine located near Pool in Cornwall, dating from the eighteenth century onwards. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021323.

Who is responsible for protecting East Pool Mine?

East Pool Mine is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1021323.

What other scheduled monuments are near East Pool Mine?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kerbed cairn called Hangman's Barrow (5.2 km), Portal dolmen called The Giant's Quoit at Carwynnen (5.2 km), Small stone circle known as the 'Nine Maidens' 60m east of Carthew House (5.4 km).

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