Bassett's tunnel-Cornwall-UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member MoreOutdoor
N 50° 12.637 W 005° 14.822
30U E 339673 N 5564465
This is a tunnel which was built under a road. It was built on what is called the Great Flat Lode. It was designed to take a rail line, a tramway, suitable for the carriage of ore. Ore was mined from the rich tin and copper seams within the area
Waymark Code: WM15RT2
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/18/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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It was interesting to read on the plaque over the tunnel, that the tunnel was originally built in or around 1907 and yet the mines closed down around 1899.
Looking at historic mapping it is believed that the original "tramway was part of the access "tarmac" road, hence the date variance.

The tunnel was rebuilt during 1997 following road improvements.




A 3d link of the tunnel
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Construction: Brick or concrete block

Condition: Good

Rail Status: No

Current status: Recreation Path

Original Use: Mining

Tunnel Length: 50.00

Terrain:

Date Built: 1908

Date Abandoned: 1899

The "Other End": Not Listed

Suggested Parking Area: Not Listed

Website: Not listed
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