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| One of the
engine houses at Wheal Peevor near Redruth – the
site is a rare surviving example of what at one time must
have been commonplace – three engine houses in close
proximity – one each for pumping, winding and the
stamps. Wheal Peevor was active in the 18th century and may even have had one of the early Newcomen steam engines. Later a rich vein of tin ore was struck at the 40 fathom level. After lying dormant for some years, the mine was reopened in 1875 and operated successfully for a number of years |
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