Tukuk-OS⛏ Wheal Vor
United Kingdom · Europe · 50.12°N, 5.33°W
Wheal Vor was a metalliferous mine about 2 miles (3.2 km) north west of Helston and 1 mile (1.6 km) north of the village of Breage in the west of Cornwall, England, UK. It is considered to be part of the Mount's Bay mining district. Until the mid-19th century the mine was known for its willingness to try out new innovations. Although very rich in copper and tin ores, the mine never lived up to its expectations. During the later part of the 19th century it had several periods of closure, with an attempt to reopen it in the 1960s which was not successful mainly because of bureaucracy. Today the site is part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape.
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Quick facts
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 50.12°N, 5.33°W · view on map |
Wheal Vor is located in United Kingdom, in Europe.
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