Ding Dong mines, Mining heritage site in Madron, England
The Ding Dong mines complex contains multiple preserved structures across an extensive mining area, overlooking Mount's Bay and St Michael's Mount.
Dating back to the early 17th century, this mining site combined sixteen smaller operations in 1813 and remained active until its closure in 1877.
The site represents Cornwall's industrial mining heritage through its remaining structures and demonstrates the technological developments of mineral extraction methods.
Visitors can access the mining site from the St Just to Penzance road, following a two-mile path northeast toward the preserved engine house.
The location features proximity to prehistoric monuments, including the Nine Maidens Stone Circle and Men-an-Tol, indicating millennia of human activity.
Location: Madron
GPS coordinates: 50.15802,-5.58362
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:24
Mên-an-Tol
1.5 km
Lanyon Quoit
1.6 km
Chysauster Ancient Village
3.2 km
Boskednan stone circle
777 m
Mên Scryfa
1.5 km
Mulfra Quoit
1.2 km
Madron Parish Church
3.2 km
Bosiliack Barrow
1.2 km
West Lanyon Quoit
2.1 km
Carn Galver Mine
2.6 km
Newmill Bridge
1.8 km
Engine House At Sw 42113646
2.6 km
Bosigran Smelting Works
2.6 km
Guide Post At Sw 437373
2.6 km
Aqueduct And Stiles At Sw 419371
2.6 km
Lanyon Farmhouse, Front Garden Walls, Cartshed And Mounting Block
1.7 km
Watermill near Bosigran Castle
3.2 km
Milestone At Sw 41682 34555, 110M North-East Of Bosullow
2.5 km
Holy well called Madron Well
2.1 km
House At Sw 41933701
2.5 km
Guide Post At Sw 451341
1.1 km
Boswarthen Cross
2.3 km
Wayside cross in Madron churchyard
3.2 km
Wayside cross at Tregwainton Carn
2.6 km
Trereife Vault North East Of Church Of St Maddern
3.2 km
Madron Chapel
2.1 km
Guidepost Approximately 350M North-West Of Bosullow Cottage
2.7 km
House At Sw 41923701
2.5 kmReviews
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