East Caradon mine was one of four successful mines that exploited the copper lodes on the Southern side of Caradon hill in Cornwall. The adventure was started in response to the huge success of the adjacent South Caradon mine and it closed when the pumps of that mine stopped.  
 
Production:The mines recorded production totalled 54037 tons of copper or annual production peaking in 1864 at 5922 tons. Of the four successful mines East Caradon's recorded production made up 15% of the ore  whilst the famous South Caradon accounted for nearly 60% of the ore. 

Names: some of the management at the mine . 
See reference for more details 

Managers	Agents
JAS SECCOMBE  JOHN TRUSCOTT  WM THORNE  JAS KELLOW  JOHN KELLOW.	JOHN TRUSCOTT  JAS KELLOW  NOAH COWARD  WM THORPE  THOS TRELEASE  WM THORNE  GEO SECCOMBE  WM GEORGE   FLEWIN

Source:Cornish Mines   Metallifeous and associated minerals Burt,Waite,Burnley  

Remains: This mine has lost many features since its closure. All the engine houses lay in rubbles and no Chimneys remain stand to indicate the location of the run in shafts. However, East Caradon's  burrows overshadow the Upton cross road forming a prominent landmark for drivers passing by. These tips have been re-worked for minerals and aggregate (see picture above) but their light colour and form  add to their visual impact. Remains of subsidiary buildings still exist including the count house which is now in use as a hotel.  

Access: The Rights of access bill has now been implemented and the open Common land of Caradon Hill is now access land.  
The Wheal Tor Hotel offers a chance to view the mines counthouse whilst enjoying some refreshments or for those visiting the area needing somewhere to stay. Check their website for opening hours, and telephone before visiting. The bar to the hotel is open to non residents and now again serves some Cornish Real Ale.