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Went with Scotty, it was the 2nd of another really good day Urbex trip!
This mine dates back to 1874. Several buildings still remain.
http://www.cornwall-calling.co.uk/mines/caradon-bodmin-moor/south-phoenix-mine%20.htm
"Phoenix Mine, Prince of Wales Shaft, (1907, Listed Grade II) has an outstanding engine house that was built for the last big pumping engine made in Cornwall (by Holman’s Foundry, Camborne). It is a distinctive landmark within the Area and is a monument to spectacular failure and misplaced optimism. The adjacent single-phase group of buildings includes the remains of the boiler house, compressor house, winding-engine house and mill."
http://www.cornish-mining.org.uk/sites/phoenix.htm
These buildings have stood the test of time pretty well. Although not much left inside they are worth a look and the chimneys are cracking.
On with the pics:
Cheers,
:thumb
This mine dates back to 1874. Several buildings still remain.
http://www.cornwall-calling.co.uk/mines/caradon-bodmin-moor/south-phoenix-mine%20.htm
"Phoenix Mine, Prince of Wales Shaft, (1907, Listed Grade II) has an outstanding engine house that was built for the last big pumping engine made in Cornwall (by Holman’s Foundry, Camborne). It is a distinctive landmark within the Area and is a monument to spectacular failure and misplaced optimism. The adjacent single-phase group of buildings includes the remains of the boiler house, compressor house, winding-engine house and mill."
http://www.cornish-mining.org.uk/sites/phoenix.htm
These buildings have stood the test of time pretty well. Although not much left inside they are worth a look and the chimneys are cracking.
On with the pics:
Cheers,
:thumb