Former smithy, Wheal Busy
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Former smithy, Wheal Busy
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 14 May 2018
Originally known as Chacewater Mine, Wheal Busy has a rich history of tin, copper and arsenic production. Mining has been carried out here since at least the mid-17th century. This building dates from 1872 by which time the mine was known as Great Wheal Busy and was built in a massive expansion of operations. Unfortunately the mine was abandoned a year later due to a collapse in tin prices. The mine was used for arsenic from 1896-1900 and in 1907 was re-opened by an Anglo-Belgian company and worked for arsenic until 1924.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.259346
Longitude
-5.173794