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Part of the mining complex associated with Marriott's Shaft once part of South Wheal Francis tin and copper mine

England

List entry 1005441

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England

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Overview

History & significance

Part of the mining complex associated with Marriott's Shaft is a scheduled ancient monument comprising remains of the tin and copper mining operations at South Wheal Francis in Cornwall. The shaft and its associated surface infrastructure date from the industrial mining period, reflecting the intensive mineral extraction that characterised Cornish mining from the eighteenth century onwards. The surviving physical remains include structural elements and spoil heaps characteristic of deep shaft mining activity. This monument represents an important record of Cornwall's mining heritage and the technological development of underground metal extraction in the southwest of England.

Part of the mining complex associated with Marriott's Shaft once part of South Wheal Francis tin and copper mine is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005441. View the official record →

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What is Part of the mining complex associated with Marriott's Shaft once part of South Wheal Francis tin and copper mine?

Part of the mining complex associated with Marriott's Shaft is a scheduled ancient monument comprising remains of the tin and copper mining operations at South Wheal Francis in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005441.

Who is responsible for protecting Part of the mining complex associated with Marriott's Shaft once part of South Wheal Francis tin and copper mine?

Part of the mining complex associated with Marriott's Shaft once part of South Wheal Francis tin and copper 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 1005441.

What other scheduled monuments are near Part of the mining complex associated with Marriott's Shaft once part of South Wheal Francis tin and copper mine?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of the mining complex of Wheal Basset and Grylls Mine called Tyack's Shaft (6.6 km), Bodilly Cross, at Bodilly Veor (7.2 km), Mortar outcrop at Trenear, 9m north east of Poldark Mine entrance (7.8 km).

Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Part of the mining complex of Wheal Basset and Grylls Mine called Tyack's Shaft

6.6 km

Bodilly Cross, at Bodilly Veor

7.2 km

Mortar outcrop at Trenear, 9m north east of Poldark Mine entrance

7.8 km

Two bowl barrows 250m west of Silverwell Farm

7.9 km

Standing stone known as the Long Stone, 180m north of Halvanance Farm

8.1 km

Part of a mining complex 210m south of Nancegollan Farm

8.1 km

Round cairn with later shelter and beacon known as Beacon Hut, 430m NNW of Wheal Lovell Farm

8.5 km

Wayside cross 160m south of Trevease Farm

8.8 km

Domesday entry for Nancekuke, Cornwall →

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