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Tregurtha Downs mine complex is a designated ancient monument in Cornwall comprising the remains of tin and copper mining workings. The site demonstrates the extensive mineral extraction activity that characterised the Cornish mining landscape, particularly from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries when industrial-scale operations transformed the region. The complex preserves evidence of the physical infrastructure associated with these extractive industries, including mine shafts, engine houses, and associated structures typical of the period. The monument reflects Cornwall's significance as a major centre of tin and copper production during the Industrial Revolution and the technological innovations that defined Cornish mining heritage.
Tregurtha Downs mine complex is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007287. View the official record →
Tregurtha Downs mine complex is a designated ancient monument in Cornwall comprising the remains of tin and copper mining workings. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007287.
Tregurtha Downs mine complex 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 1007287.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Early Christian memorial stone and cross slab in St Hilary's churchyard (1.3 km), Two wayside crosses in St Hilary's churchyard (1.3 km), Four crosses on St Michael's Mount (2.6 km).
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