Mulberry Downs Quarry

Coordinates: 50°27′32″N 4°47′30″W / 50.4589°N 4.7917°W / 50.4589; -4.7917 Mulberry Downs Quarry is a disused opencast quarry, mining tin, in Cornwall, England, UK. The site is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), noted for its geological characteristics.[1]

History

The mine, known as Mulberry Hill Mine was in sporadic operation between 1859 and 1916, producing 1,350 long tons (1,370 t) of tin during its lifetime.[2]

Geography

The 3.2-hectare (7.9-acre) disused site, notified in 1973, is located within the civil parish of Lanivet, 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south west of the town of Bodmin.[3][4]

References

  1. "Mulberry Downs Quarry" (PDF). Natural England. 1985. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
  2. "Mulberry Hill Mine". Cornwall In Focus. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
  3. "Mulberry Downs Quarry map". Natural England. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
  4. Ordnance Survey: Explorer map sheet 107 St Austell & Liskeard ISBN 978-0-319-24017-5
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