Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGunnislake Clitters copper, tin, arsenic and wolfram mine

Gunnislake Clitters copper, tin, arsenic and wolfram mine

England
List entry 1017088
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Gunnislake Clitters is a multi-metal mine located near Gunnislake in Cornwall, England, that exploited copper, tin, arsenic, and wolfram deposits during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The site represents the later phase of Cornwall's mining heritage, when extraction techniques and industrial methods had evolved considerably from the medieval period. The mine workings include characteristic features of industrial-era mining operations, with surface structures, shafts, and associated industrial archaeology reflecting the mechanised approaches of its period. The site is designated as an ancient monument in recognition of its historical importance to understanding Cornwall's economic development and the technological capabilities of Victorian and Edwardian mining practice.

Gunnislake Clitters copper, tin, arsenic and wolfram mine is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017088. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gunnislake Clitters copper, tin, arsenic and wolfram mine?

Gunnislake Clitters is a multi-metal mine located near Gunnislake in Cornwall, England, that exploited copper, tin, arsenic, and wolfram deposits during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017088.

Who is responsible for protecting Gunnislake Clitters copper, tin, arsenic and wolfram mine?

Gunnislake Clitters copper, tin, arsenic and wolfram 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 1017088.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gunnislake Clitters copper, tin, arsenic and wolfram mine?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prince of Wales Mine at Harrowbarrow (2.4 km), Morwellham Quay: transport infrastructure, part of the water control system and a manganese mill (3.2 km), Round at Berry Farm (3.8 km).

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