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South Caradon Mine

Team Manley 

Sources of information , suggested reading and related Web sites

 
 
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  This web site has been built using information gained from our visits to the area over several years and research from some readily available books. Below is a list of the main resources used. Our notes may have included some facts gleaned from publications not listed. If credit has nor been given for these resources we apologise, no breach of copyright was intended. Some of the books can be obtained at the Hurlers Halt tea rooms, (Minions) ,Gwynn Ha Du (Fore street Liskeard), The Bookseller Liskeard and on line at Moore Books. 
 

Geological Map of the Caradon & Ludcott Mining Districts:Brenton Symons 1863 .

 J Manley  
Available on CD-ROM
The History and Progress of Mining in the Caradon and Liskeard District: Webb & Geach 1863. J Manley

Available on CD-ROM ,

and in transcript
Bodmin moor 1:25,000 map  
Explorer no 109		 Ordnance Survey The Essential map for walking in the area.
The Minions moor P Stanier  
Minions   
An archaeological survey of the Caradon Mining District		 CAU  
A Sharpe 
 		 An excellent resource.
A historical survey of the Mines and Mineral railways of South East Cornwall D Barton  
Caradon and Looe:The canal,Railway and mines M  Messenger  
Cornwall's Mining Heritage P Stanier  
The Metallifeous Mining Region of South West England H Dines Contains descriptions of the underground workings. 
Exploring Cornish Mines Vol 2 Brown and Acton

Very Good section on South Caradon. 

Read the Footnotes!
 Cornish Mines 
 Metallifeous and associated minerals 1845-1913 
 		  Burt, Waite, Burnley Lots of figures. 
A bit of a dry read but an essential source of information.
Cornwall in the Age of the Industrial Revolution John Rowe  Places the Caradon story in a wider perspective. 
The Conservation Value of Metalliferous Mining sites in Cornwall University of Exeter Reasons why such sites should be conserved.
Observations on the west of England Mining region J H  Collins Contains a history of the mine and some good geological information.
The Caradon & Phoenix Mining Area H R Shambrook Excellent maps. 
Mines and Miners of Cornwall Vol 12 around Liskeard Jenkin Contains a 1937 photograph of the site's ruins.
Cornish Mining Bryan Earl Excellent descriptions of underground working and ore dressing methods.
The Mines and mining men of Menheniot S Bartlett Contains a good history of the South Caradon adventures.
 		  
 
Related Web sites
Mining History 
World Heritage Bid 
South Caradon is now part of this bid. Visit the web site to find out more. 
Linkinhorne parish website: Gives good background history of mining in the area. Contains details and views of the mines on the north side of the hill. A growing website, one to keep re-visiting if you interested in mining history on Bodmin Moor. 
Mona and Parys mine: Excellent web site on what was the biggest copper mine in the world. 
The Mining History Network: A Really good site for other links. 
NAMHO This mine history organization has some good guidelines for historians. 
Cornish Engine Houses: Contains photographs of engine Houses around Cornwall and a list of more related weblinks. 
Silver mine A Welsh silver mine open for tours. 

Where to stay , drink and eat 

Wheal Tor Hotel The old count house of East Caradon Mine. In the perfect location for exploring South Caradon Mine. The web site gives some information on the building. 
Hurlers Halt 
Situated in Minions, accommodation tea rooms and a shop that stocks some of the books listed above. Another good location to start and finish a walk from.
Rail Holidays When visiting the area, why not stay in a railway carriage?  


 
The Area around the mine 
Bodmin Moor 
This site is dedicated to the Bodmin Moor area.
Plymouth Ramblers  
For suggestions of other walks in the area. 
Minions Village 
A village home page.
South East Cornwall 
Caradon Council's page on the Minion mining area, it includes information on the visitors centre.
Cornwall calling 
Contains pages on mine history, in addition to a wide range of information on Cornwall. 
Explore south East Cornwall 
An extensive site covering the South East Cornwall area. Photos, maps, information and places to stay. A related site explore Plymouth is a source of information for accommodation across the border. 
Exploring Cornwall by foot 
Holidays that get you around the real Cornwall, including the area around Bodmin Moor. 
Carfree days out 
Bus services to the moor and information on the Liskeard to Looe line. 


Other Team Manley sites  		 

 

On many mine sites in Cornwall dangers may still exist, many hidden.

This web site is published as a resource to those using the public rights of way.

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