Killifreth Hawke’s Shaft Pumping Engine House.
N 50° 15.250 W 005° 10.831
30U E 344560 N 5569165
A Mine Engine House in Cornwall UK
Waymark Code: WM47EX
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/18/2008
Views: 18
Killifreth Hawke’s Shaft Pumping Engine House.
Operational 1893 – 97 with an 80” engine and 1912 – 21 with an 85”, which necessitated raising the stack to its present height.
Conservation of this structure was authorised and funded by Carrick District Council in 1987. The work was carried out by Manpower Services Commission Community Action Programme under the supervision of Mr Howard Martin.
Mine Type: Abandoned Mine
Mineral Collecting: No
Material Mined: Non-Precious Metal
Operation: Underground Mine
Surface Features: Yes
KNOWN DANGERS: No danger if viewed from the path.
Any associated website: [Web Link]
Any Other information: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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