South Tincroft Compressor House
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South Tincroft Compressor House
Image: © Ashley Dace Taken: 4 Sep 2012
A view of the compressor generator, used for powering rock drills and other machinery. The ancient mine has a surviving man engine house from 1859 to the left out of view. This building is from 1891 and housed a horizontal Harvey of Hayle engine.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.220264
Longitude
-5.269205