Carn Gowla

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Carn Gowla

Towanroath Engine House at Wheal Coates Mine in Cornwall This was a pumping beam engine house dating from the late 19th century, partly rebuilt in the 20th century by the National Trust.

The Wheal Coates tin mine opened in 1802 and closed in 1844. It then reopened intermittently in 1872,  but closed again  in 1889 when the price of tin fell, making the site unviable. A further period of sporadic activity extracting copper and tin took place from 1906 until permanent closure in 1914. All the structures here are Grade II listed, and under the care of the National Trust.

The image has been scanned from a Kodak Gold 100 negative dating from August 1990.
Towanroath Engine House at Wheal Coates Mine in Cornwall Credit: Roger D Kidd

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Towanroath Engine House at Wheal Coates Mine in Cornwall This was a pumping beam engine house dating from the late 19th century, partly rebuilt in the 20th century by the National Trust.

The Wheal Coates tin mine opened in 1802 and closed in 1844. It then reopened intermittently in 1872,  but closed again  in 1889 when the price of tin fell, making the site unviable. A further period of sporadic activity extracting copper and tin took place from 1906 until permanent closure in 1914. All the structures here are Grade II listed, and under the care of the National Trust.

The image has been scanned from a Kodak Gold 100 negative dating from August 1990.
Towanroath Engine House at Wheal Coates Mine in Cornwall
This was a pumping beam engine house dating from the late 19th century, partly rebuilt in the 20th century by the National Trust. The Wheal Coates tin mine opened in 1802 and closed in 1844. It then reopened intermittently in 1872, but closed again in 1889 when the price of tin fell, making the site unviable. A further period of sporadic activity extracting copper and tin took place from 1906 until permanent closure in 1914. All the structures here are Grade II listed, and under the care of the National Trust. The image has been scanned from a Kodak Gold 100 negative dating from August 1990.
Wheal Coates Mine near St Agnes in Cornwall Looking south-west. There were two engine houses here for crushing ore. Another was nearby to the south-west near the coast, for pumping water.
The Wheal Coates tin mine opened in 1802 and closed in 1844. It then reopened in 1872 intermittently, but closed again in 1889 when the price of tin fell, making the site unviable. A further period of sporadic activity mining copper and tin took place from 1906 until permanent closure in 1914.
All the structures here are Grade II listed, and under the care of the National Trust.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7692867">SW6950 : Towanroath Engine House at Wheal Coates Mine in Cornwall</a>

The image has been scanned from a Kodak Gold 100 negative dating from August 1990..
Wheal Coates Mine near St Agnes in Cornwall
Looking south-west. There were two engine houses here for crushing ore. Another was nearby to the south-west near the coast, for pumping water. The Wheal Coates tin mine opened in 1802 and closed in 1844. It then reopened in 1872 intermittently, but closed again in 1889 when the price of tin fell, making the site unviable. A further period of sporadic activity mining copper and tin took place from 1906 until permanent closure in 1914. All the structures here are Grade II listed, and under the care of the National Trust. SW6950 : Towanroath Engine House at Wheal Coates Mine in Cornwall The image has been scanned from a Kodak Gold 100 negative dating from August 1990..
Wheal Coates Mine near St Agnes in Cornwall Looking south-west. There were two engine houses here for crushing ore. Another was nearby to the south-west near the coast, for pumping water.
The Wheal Coates tin mine opened in 1802 and closed in 1844. It then reopened in 1872 intermittently, but closed again in 1889 when the price of tin fell, making the site unviable. A further period of sporadic activity mining copper and tin took place from 1906 until permanent closure in 1914.
All the structures here are Grade II listed, and under the care of the National Trust.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7692867">SW6950 : Towanroath Engine House at Wheal Coates Mine in Cornwall</a>
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7692901">SW6950 : Wheal Coates Mine near St Agnes in Cornwall</a>

The image has been scanned from a Kodak Gold 100 negative dating from August 1990.
Wheal Coates Mine near St Agnes in Cornwall
Looking south-west. There were two engine houses here for crushing ore. Another was nearby to the south-west near the coast, for pumping water. The Wheal Coates tin mine opened in 1802 and closed in 1844. It then reopened in 1872 intermittently, but closed again in 1889 when the price of tin fell, making the site unviable. A further period of sporadic activity mining copper and tin took place from 1906 until permanent closure in 1914. All the structures here are Grade II listed, and under the care of the National Trust. SW6950 : Towanroath Engine House at Wheal Coates Mine in Cornwall SW6950 : Wheal Coates Mine near St Agnes in Cornwall The image has been scanned from a Kodak Gold 100 negative dating from August 1990.
Heath at Wheal Coates The heath at Wheal Coates is goarse and heather, and runs alongside the paths down to the mine.
Heath at Wheal Coates
The heath at Wheal Coates is goarse and heather, and runs alongside the paths down to the mine.
Wheal Coates The buildings that did make up the mine at Wheal Coates, with a view out to sea beyond.
Wheal Coates
The buildings that did make up the mine at Wheal Coates, with a view out to sea beyond.
Close up of Wheal Coates A close up look at the building with a chimney at Wheal Coates.
Close up of Wheal Coates
A close up look at the building with a chimney at Wheal Coates.
Chimney at Wheal Coates The large chimney at Wheal Coates, viewed from next to another ruined building to shelter from the wind.
Chimney at Wheal Coates
The large chimney at Wheal Coates, viewed from next to another ruined building to shelter from the wind.
Towanroath Shaft Engine House from cliff A view of Towanroath Shaft Engine House nestled in to the cliff from above, with a view of the beach and out to sea.
Towanroath Shaft Engine House from cliff
A view of Towanroath Shaft Engine House nestled in to the cliff from above, with a view of the beach and out to sea.
Towanroath Shaft Engine House from cliff Towanroath Shaft Engine House from above on the cliff. The cliffs are covered in heather and goarse. In the background is the beach accessible by a steep path.
Towanroath Shaft Engine House from cliff
Towanroath Shaft Engine House from above on the cliff. The cliffs are covered in heather and goarse. In the background is the beach accessible by a steep path.
Towanroath Shaft Engine House and path The path to Towanroath Shaft Engine House is quite rocky and not for those with a fear of heights. It is surrounded by heather on both sides. This view is looking south which is the route of the less steep path up the cliff.
Towanroath Shaft Engine House and path
The path to Towanroath Shaft Engine House is quite rocky and not for those with a fear of heights. It is surrounded by heather on both sides. This view is looking south which is the route of the less steep path up the cliff.
Towanroath Shaft Engine House and cliffs beyond From the path to the north of the engine house, a view south past the ruin and out to sea and along the cliffs, as well as the beach below.
Towanroath Shaft Engine House and cliffs beyond
From the path to the north of the engine house, a view south past the ruin and out to sea and along the cliffs, as well as the beach below.
The sea at Wheal Coates A view of the sea and small beach below Wheal Coates, viewed from the S W coastal path.
The sea at Wheal Coates
A view of the sea and small beach below Wheal Coates, viewed from the S W coastal path.
Towanroath Shaft Engine House From the S W Coastal Path, the north facing elevation of Towanroath Shaft Engine House.
Towanroath Shaft Engine House
From the S W Coastal Path, the north facing elevation of Towanroath Shaft Engine House.
Towanroath Shaft Engine House and Wheal Coates from the south A view north along the S W Coastal Path of Towanroath Shaft Engine House and Wheal Coates.
Towanroath Shaft Engine House and Wheal Coates from the south
A view north along the S W Coastal Path of Towanroath Shaft Engine House and Wheal Coates.
Crams Rocks - St Agnes Head These rocks straggle out seaward from St Agnes Head on the north Cornish coast. On the map the area around them is marked as "Crams" but the writing is in blue, suggesting that this is a water rather than a land feature. Nevertheless these rocks are in the area called Crams.
Crams Rocks - St Agnes Head
These rocks straggle out seaward from St Agnes Head on the north Cornish coast. On the map the area around them is marked as "Crams" but the writing is in blue, suggesting that this is a water rather than a land feature. Nevertheless these rocks are in the area called Crams.
National Coastwatch St Agnes Head Precisely what it says on the label! This little square former Coastguard lookout is now run by the voluntary National Coastwatch Institution <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.nci.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.nci.org.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and is located high up on St Agnes Head with good views seaward.
National Coastwatch St Agnes Head
Precisely what it says on the label! This little square former Coastguard lookout is now run by the voluntary National Coastwatch Institution LinkExternal link and is located high up on St Agnes Head with good views seaward.
Wheal Coates - Towanroath Engine House This is probably one of the best known engine houses in Cornwall and has featured on a postage stamp. It was erected in 1872 for a 36 inch pumping engine that worked until about 1885. The shaft is open but covered with a metal grid and extends to 80 fathoms below the adit depth of 26 fathoms (a fathom is 6'). The adit can be accessed through a cave on the beach at low tide but I wouldn't recommend this to any casual explorer.
Wheal Coates - Towanroath Engine House
This is probably one of the best known engine houses in Cornwall and has featured on a postage stamp. It was erected in 1872 for a 36 inch pumping engine that worked until about 1885. The shaft is open but covered with a metal grid and extends to 80 fathoms below the adit depth of 26 fathoms (a fathom is 6'). The adit can be accessed through a cave on the beach at low tide but I wouldn't recommend this to any casual explorer.
Wheal Coates - Towanroath Shaft This is probably one of the best known engine houses in Cornwall and has featured on a postage stamp. It was erected in 1872 for a 36 inch pumping engine that worked until about 1885. The shaft is open but covered with a metal grid and extends to 80 fathoms below the adit depth of 26 fathoms (a fathom is 6'). The adit can be accessed through a cave on the beach at low tide but I wouldn't recommend this to any casual explorer.

Chapel porth beach is seen beyond.
Wheal Coates - Towanroath Shaft
This is probably one of the best known engine houses in Cornwall and has featured on a postage stamp. It was erected in 1872 for a 36 inch pumping engine that worked until about 1885. The shaft is open but covered with a metal grid and extends to 80 fathoms below the adit depth of 26 fathoms (a fathom is 6'). The adit can be accessed through a cave on the beach at low tide but I wouldn't recommend this to any casual explorer. Chapel porth beach is seen beyond.
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Carn Gowla is located at Grid Ref: SW6951 (Lat: 50.317601, Lng: -5.2342256)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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St Agnes Head
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