Old Gunnislake Copper mine
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Old Gunnislake Copper mine
Image: © Noel Jenkins Taken: Unknown
Gunnislake has experienced considerable problems of subsidence owing to collapses of the various mine workings under the town. This level is notable for high levels of radioactivity as well as the attractive copper staining.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.528457
Longitude
-4.212776