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Gumpus Tin Mine (United Kingdom)


The workings of this mine are thought to correspond with a series of shafts recorded by the OS in 1907, now obliterated beneath the main runway of Perranporth airfield. The adit has its outfall amongst spectacular scenery in Meadow Cove to the North.

Data courtesy of Ben Sum, Helston (12/5/18)

NB: CRO = Cornwall Records Office, Truro (Soon to be Kressen Kernow, Redruth)

References:
[CRO] Mr Cotty's account, Bolitho papers
Jenkins, A K H, 1962, p32 "Mines & Miners of Cornwall" Vol.2, Truro Bookshop

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Other location/mapping information:

Latitude: 50.3275471580253
Longitude: -5.1848880224789
Landranger grid reference: SW733524
Easting: 173300
Northing: 052400

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