Part of the mining complex associated with Marriott's Shaft once part of South Wheal Francis tin and copper mine, Carn Brea - Cornwall (UA)
South Wheal Francis underwent a major conservation programme some 25 years ago in association with the development of the Mineral Tramway multi-use trail. Since then, cuts in local authority budgets mean that there has been little maintenance and now there are concerns about the stability of some of the ruined structures and potential collapse on this open access site. The site has been added to the Heritage at Risk register, pending a full condition survey, which will help to identify the exact locations and nature of the risk.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Part of the mining complex associated with Marriott's Shaft once part of South Wheal Francis tin and copper mine
- Heritage Category:
- Scheduled Monument
- List Entry Number:
- 1005441
- Local Planning Authority:
- Cornwall (UA)
- Site Type:
- Industrial > Metal industry site
Location
- Building Name:
- Part of the mining complex associated with Marriott's Shaft once part of South Wheal Francis tin and copper mine
- Unitary Authority:
- Cornwall (UA)
- Parish:
- Carn Brea
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Camborne and Redruth
- Region:
- South West
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Not applicable
- Priority:
- B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented
- Previous Priority:
- B
- Ownership:
- Local authority
- Designation:
- Scheduled Monument, 5 LBs, WHS
Contact Details
Ann Preston-Jones 07917 642388
