Calciners at Wheal Peevor
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Calciners at Wheal Peevor
Image: © John M Taken: 7 Sep 2008
The chimney and flue were used to heat the dressed tin ore to remove arsenic and sulphur. The mine was at its peak in 1872-1888 and was briefly re-opened 1911-1918. It is now preserved as part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site by Kerrier District Council and Cornwall County Council.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.251503
Longitude
-5.220133