Crown Mines, Mining ruins in Botallack, United Kingdom.
Two stone engine houses stand on granite cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean, marking the location of former copper and tin extraction operations.
The Crown Mines operated from 1721 to 1914, creating underground tunnels that extended 500 meters beneath the Atlantic Ocean for mineral extraction.
The industrial architecture of Crown Mines represents Cornwall's mining heritage, earning recognition as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006.
The National Trust maintains the site, offering parking facilities near the Count House Workshop, which functions as an information center.
Miners extracted minerals through the Boscawen Diagonal Shaft, which descended at a 30-degree angle beneath the ocean floor.
GPS coordinates: 50.14310,-5.69320
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:51
Geevor Tin Mine
1.6 km
Levant Mine and Beam Engine
1.1 km
St Just in Penwith Parish Church
2.3 km
Priest Cove
2.2 km
Botallack Manor House
697 m
The Queen's Arms Inn
972 m
The Kings Arms Inn
2.3 km
Church of St John the Baptist
2.1 km
Porthledden House
1.8 km
War Memorial Clock Tower
2.2 km
The Crowns Engine Houses
17 m
Mining Chimney
2.1 km
The Count House, Botallack Mine North West Of Botallack
447 m
Cargodna Pumping House
648 m
Medieval chapel called St Helen's Chapel with a dwelling and enclosure at Cape Cornwall
1.9 km
Cape Cornwall Chimney
2.1 km
Churchyard cross in St Just's churchyard, 10m west of the church
2.3 km
Cross slab at parish church
2.3 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk
2.3 km
Tin mine calciner at Botallack Mine
351 m
Levant Engine Houses
1.1 km
Milestone Approximately 28M S Of No. 1 Trenhare
1.8 km
1 and 2, Market Street
2.3 km
Churchyard Wall
2.3 km
6, Market Square
2.3 km
Wayside cross immediately north east of St John the Baptist's Church
2.2 km
Methodist Church (former Wesleyan Chapel) And Attached Vestry
2.1 km
Higher Levant Mine
952 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes