AditNow... the site for mine explorers and mining historians Mine explorer and mining history videos on YouTube Connect with other mine explorers on Facebook
AditNow Mine Exploration
Tip: do not include 'mine' or 'quarry', search by name e.g. 'cwmorthin', use 'Sounds like search' if unsure of spelling

Advanced Search 'Sounds like search'
Quick a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
Tip: narrow down your search by typing more than one word and selecting 'Search for all words' or 'Exact search'



Tip: narrow down your search by typing more than one word and selecting 'Search for all words' or 'Exact search'



Home > Mines, Quarries & Sites > Wheal Zion Mixed Mine

Wheal Zion Mixed Mine (United Kingdom)


This was quite a small copper mine located about three-quarters of a mile northwest of Calstock in the Tamar Valley in East Cornwall and part of the Callington Mining District. The mine worked Main Lode and Middle Lode from three shafts: Engine; Richard's and Lemon's Shafts.

History
Records of output for Wheal Zion (1855-58) were: 812 tons of 5.75% copper ore.

Photos of Wheal Zion Mixed Mine

Photographs Of Zion
Photographs Of Zion (3 photos)
Last updated April 22nd 2019 by Scoggan 		Historic Photographs Of Zion
Historic Photographs Of Zion (0 photos)
Last updated November 16th 2017 by Jimbo

Google Earth Map of Wheal Zion Mixed Mine

To view the location details and the Google Map please sign in or register an account.


Documents for Wheal Zion Mixed Mine

Sorry, there are no documents currently available. If you have any documents you can share please click the 'Upload a Document' tab.

Major Mining Region

Wheal Zion Mixed Mine belongs to the Tamar Valley region.

Starless River - Caving Store Moore Books: Specialist BooksI.A. Recordings: Mining and Industrial History DVDs
Disclaimer: Mine exploring can be quite dangerous, but then again it can be alright, it all depends on the weather. Please read the proper disclaimer.
© 2005 to 2021 AditNow.co.uk
Back to Top