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Botallack

Almost overlooking the coast lies the remains of the old engine houses of Botallack Mine, the underground workings of which once went out beneath the sea bed. Its old workings are the most recognised symbol of Cornwall’s proud mining heritage. But this was a harsh industry that sometimes claimed lives. In 1863 the chain that pulled the mine gig suddenly broke, causing eight men and a boy to plummet to their deaths down the shaft. Among the derelict buildings are also the remains of one of the mine’s arsenic-refining works. The smell of arsenic can still be detected in the old flues.

Available Guidebooks for this region:

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The Hidden Places of Cornwall

This guidebook offers the reader places to stay, eat and drink as well as interesting places to visit and many main heritage sites. You can read more here.

The Hidden Places of England

This national guidebook covers every county in England offering places to stay, visit, eat and drink as well as places to visit. You can read more here.

The Country Living Guide to the West Country

This guidebook covers Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset offering places to stay, visit, eat and drink as well as places to shop. You can read more here.

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