Wheal Peevor - 3 buddles from near the calciner ruins

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Wheal Peevor - 3 buddles from near the calciner ruins

Image: © Richard Law Taken: 16 Sep 2012

The remains of three tin 'buddles' which were used, in conjunction with water, as a mechanism for separating tin particles from rock and waste products, prior to further refining. For a closer view, see Image

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Image Location

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Latitude
50.253181
Longitude
-5.218002