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Description: | The site of a tin and copper mine 1816-1895, as well as an arsenic works. Arsenic is a by-product of tin mining and had become a useful commodity in its own right by the 1870s. Arsenic working took place here during the early 20th century; the arch was to carry the flues over the mine tramway. | Subjects: | Arch Copper Mine Arsenic Works Tin Mine Engine House Arsenic Mine Coastal Chimney Industry Mine | Source: | English Heritage - Viewfinder | Creator: | Williams, P | Identifier: | http://viewfinder.english-heritage.org.u... | Language: | en | Go to resource |
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