Description: Unique PREHISTORIC evidence of working for alluvial tin, the site of the first recorded TIN STAMPS in the Duchy (1493) and its 18th century TIN MINE makes Poldark one of Cornwall’s most important heritage sites. Situated in the picturesque Wendron Valley, now a WORLD HERITAGE SITE, once the scene of intense industrial activity, the site’s attractive surroundings and gardens belie its industrial past.
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Wheal Roots subterranean tin mine workings are found at The Poldark Mine of today. This mine and museum are part of the Cornwall & West Devon Mining Landscape and UNESCO World Heritage Location. It is the only true & complete underground tin mine in Cornwall open to the general public for underground educational guided tours. Generally regarded as one of the most historic locations in the annals of Cornish Mining History, the mine has been open to the public for 47 years. The industrial heritage museum, kno
THE MINE WORKINGS & A MODERN EDUCATIONAL MINING ROLE Wheal Roots is a true subterranean & very old Cornish Tin mine of National importance. There are passages on four levels that may be explored, there is a further unexplored & flooded level deeper below. There are a number of capped access shafts and about 3 miles of explored passageways. The mine has three stope shafts where tin bearing ore was removed and these distinctive blue tinted veins are seen on the guided tours. The mine was worked by vertical sh
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