Wheal Whisper
A mine near the river at Treveddoe, known as Wheal Whisper, was known to have been worked since at least 1718, initially for tin and later for copper. The mine was relatively shallow and was excavated from the surface to create a cavern rather than via surface shafts. A system of tramways was used to remove the waste material and also the ore for crushing and then processing on a dressing floor in the valley. Waterwheels were used to provide power for raising the ore, crushing it and for pumping water from the deeper areas of the workings into a drainage adit.
On walks
- Treslea Downs and Warleggan (4.3 mile walk)
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