Derelict mine at South Wheal Frances, Camborne, Cornwall

This mine opened in about 1900 as part of the Basset mines, a group that closed in 1918. The nearest building housed the winding engine, the back construction held the pumping engine, while to the right is the boiler house.

Location

Cornwall Camborne

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

mining derelict industry tin Victorian (1837 - 1901)