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Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site, Cornwall
- Located in Cornwall, South West England, England
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site mined for thousands of years
- From The World Heritage Site: 'Much of the landscape of Cornwall and West Devon was transformed in the 18th and early 19th centuries as a result of the rapid growth of pioneering copper and tin mining. Its deep underground mines, engine houses, foundries, new towns, smallholdings, ports and harbours, and their ancillary industries together reflect prolific innovation which, in the early 19th century, enabled the region to produce two-thirds of the world’s sup
External Links whc.unesco.org www.cornish-mining.org.uk en.wikipedia.org www.westdevon.gov.uk
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Located in Botallack, Cornwall, South West England, England
Less than a mile away.
Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape. Two tin mining engine houses in the village of Botallack in the south west of Cornwall close to Land's End. Tunnels run under the sea bed f...
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Located in St. Just, Cornwall, South West England, England
Less than a mile away.
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Located in Trewellard, Cornwall, South West England, England
Approximately 1.1 miles away.
Famous 'mine under the sea' and one of Cornwall's great metal mines. Several small mines joined to form Levant in the mid-1700s. Mine extended 1.5miles (2.5km) from the coastline, about 2000ft below sea level. 31 men die...
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Less than a mile away.
Total Rooms: 8; Rates: £70 - £90 Per Night
Nestled above the cliff tops in Penzance, boasting panoramic views over the English Channel, this charming hotel provides the ideal base from which to discover Cornwalla s picturesque coastline...
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Approximately 1.1 miles away.
Total Rooms: 11; Rates: £40 - £70 Per Night
A former coaching inn run by the Woolcock family for over 100 years, the Commercial Hotel is well known locally for its great food and warm Cornish welcome...
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Approximately 1.1 miles away.
Rates: £419 - £953 Per Week
In the heart of the village a short stroll from its shops pubs and restaurants Captain's Cottage boasts a courtyard patio with small games room and sauna. Attractively furnished and spacious it sits at the roadside a...
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