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A View of

South Caradon Mine

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South Caradon Mine views 
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From the footpath that passes through West Caradon Mine can be seen a fascinating panorama of the South Caradon Mine. Locations like this are rare in Cornwall, with the remains of a disused mine so clearly visible from public rights of way. The Seaton Valley housed the main ore processing and administration buildings of the mine, and on its valley sides can be seen several shaft and engine house remains.  

A landscape crammed with history
An 18th Century  View
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The view across the yard 

This jumbled scene contains a wealth of heritage. Within it is the locations of the original South Caradon adit, the mine's administration centre, its main water supply, its oldest shaft, ore dressing shed and a waterwheel. 
The River Seaton flows left to right just off the bottom of the picture and Caradon Hill rises up in the background. The summit of the hill is up towards the left. This photograph was taken from the vicinity of the public footpath amidst the remains of the adjoining West Caradon Mine.
 
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The Middle section of the Seaton Valley mine workings 
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 The view across the centre 

Seven chimneys, five shafts and six engine houses lie within this view. South Caradon stamp engine on the bottom right is the point to which all the ore of the mine was brought by tramway for processing. To the left the remains of Sump and Pearce's shaft litter the valley side, whilst on the skyline the mine can be seen extending to the east with the Holman's and Rule's shaft buildings. The tracks and tramways linking the parts of this extensive set curve around the shoulder of Caradon Hill.
The southern end of the workings 

This shows the southern end of the Seaton valley section of the mine. The Ivy clad Jope's shaft is on the right with its extensive tips. The Liskeard and Caradon Railway embankment is just off to the right of the view, with the loading dock for the mine lying on the valley floor. Also on the valley floor among the undergrowth is the site of Jope's adit, still draining the underground workings of water. The lower valley floor was the location of waste processing works.		 The lower section of the Seaton Valley mine workings 
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Some Other Views
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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