Memorial stone erected by Carn Brae Mining Society and St Just Town Council
Cargodna Shaft
41 men descended this shaft on 10th of January 1893. At 9 am a holing occurred which engulfed the mine with water from old Wheal Drea. 20 men were drowned and their bodies were never recovered.
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That's very grey granite w small feldspars for the area
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