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Geevor Tin Mine was the last mine to work in West Penwith before finally closing in 1990. Until then tin was won for centuries in workings that eventually stretched far out under the sea. Set in dramatic coastal scenery, Geevor is now the largest complete mining site in Britain where visitors can follow the story of the mining and processing of tin. There is a museum with a collection of mining artefacts and memorabilia, mineral displays, photographs of the mine and miners at work and a 3-D model of the coastal mine workings. An underground tour with an expert guide takes visitors into the long-abandoned 18th Century Wheal Mexico mine, rediscovered in 1995. There is also a café and shop.
Location / Directions Telephone: 01736 788662
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