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