Tywarnhayle mine, near Porthtowan
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Tywarnhayle mine, near Porthtowan
Image: © Crispin Purdye Taken: Unknown
This disused mine and its extensive spoil tip is on the north valley side, about 1km south east of Porthtowan. View taken 1979
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Image Location
Latitude
50.279027
Longitude
-5.226765