February, 2016


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Feb 16

Cornwall–Botallack Mine 5

Photograph of engine houses at Botallack Mine, Cornwall, EnglandA final view of the Botallack Mine.


22
Feb 16

Cornwall–Botallack Mine 4

Photograph of engine houses at Botallack Mine, Cornwall, EnglandThese are the two engine houses originally operated by Crown Mines at Botallack. The deepest shafts are about 500m below sea level. It is sobering to think about the miners so deep under ground and under the sea as well.


15
Feb 16

Cornwall–Botallack Mine 3

Photograph of flowers and a coastal path at Botallack Mine, Cornwall, EnglandThe location for the Botallack mines is strikingly beautiful. This is the view looking away from the engine houses.


9
Feb 16

Cornwall–Botallack Mine 2

Photograph of a mining structure at Botallack Mine, Cornwall, EnglandThe Botallack mine ruins are protected by the National Trust.


1
Feb 16

Cornwall–Botallack Mine

Photograph of a mining structure at Botallack Mine, Cornwall, EnglandThe Botallack mining structures are former tin mines perched on the cliffs north of Botallack. The mines extended out beneath the sea bed. The BBC 2015 television series Poldark was partly filmed in Botallack.