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Wheal Busy is a tin mine located in Cornwall, England, dating from the medieval or early modern period. The site represents the long history of metalworking exploitation in Cornwall, where tin extraction formed a crucial part of the regional economy. The mine's remains comprise surface features typical of historic tin working, including spoil heaps and engine house foundations that reflect the technological development of Cornish mining. The site is designated as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological and historical importance to understanding Cornwall's industrial heritage.
Wheal Busy is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021392. View the official record →
Wheal Busy is a tin mine located in Cornwall, England, dating from the medieval or early modern period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021392.
Wheal Busy 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 1021392.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gunpowder storage complex at Kennall Vale (7.1 km), Gunpowder works at Kennall Vale (7.4 km), Cross in the Vicarage Garden (7.6 km).
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