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Wheal Coates Collection

As the sun sets over Wheal Coates, an abandoned disused Cornish tin mine near St. Agnes, a sense of history and beauty fills the air

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Wheal Coates, abandoned disused Cornish tin mine at sunset, near St. Agnes

Wheal Coates, abandoned disused Cornish tin mine at sunset, near St. Agnes, North Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Abanoned tin mine at Wheal Coates, Cornwall, UK

Abanoned tin mine at Wheal Coates, Cornwall, UK
This abandoned structure used to house a water pumping engine that was used in the mining process

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Wheal Coates - engine house in winter snow - St Agnes - Cornwall - UK

Wheal Coates - engine house in winter snow - St Agnes - Cornwall - UK
DAC-518 Wheal Coates - engine house in winter snow St Agnes - Cornwall - UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Wheal Coates Mine, St. Agnes, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Wheal Coates Mine, St. Agnes, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Wheal Coates - at sunset - St Agnes, Cornwall, UK

Wheal Coates - at sunset - St Agnes, Cornwall, UK
DAC-1301 Wheal Coates - at sunset St Agnes, Cornwall, UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Towanroath Engine House, part of Wheal Coates Tin Mine, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Towanroath Engine House, part of Wheal Coates Tin Mine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the Cornish coast near St. Agnes, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Wheal Coates, abandoned disused Cornish tin mine, near St. Agnes, North Cornwall

Wheal Coates, abandoned disused Cornish tin mine, near St. Agnes, North Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Wheal Coates and Chapel Port Mine during flowering, Saint Agnes, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Wheal Coates and Chapel Port Mine during flowering, Saint Agnes, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Wheal Coates and Chapel Port Mine in a stormy weather, Saint Agnes, Cornwall, England

Wheal Coates and Chapel Port Mine in a stormy weather, Saint Agnes, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Wheal Coates and Chapel Port Mine during flowering, Saint Agnes, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Wheal Coates and Chapel Port Mine during flowering, Saint Agnes, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Sunset, Wheal Coates tin mine, St Agnes, Cornwall, 2009

Sunset, Wheal Coates tin mine, St Agnes, Cornwall, 2009. The clifftop mine of Wheal Coates began to be worked in 1802. The ruined buildings that remain today date from the 1870s

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Wheal Coates with a thunderstorm, UNESCO World Heritage Site, St

Wheal Coates with a thunderstorm, UNESCO World Heritage Site, St. Agnes, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Towanroath Engine House, part of Wheal Coates Tin Mine on the Cornish coast near St Agnes

Towanroath Engine House, part of Wheal Coates Tin Mine on the Cornish coast near St Agnes, Cornwall, England. Summer (August) 2010

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Wheal Coates tin mine, St Agnes, Cornwall, England, UK

Wheal Coates tin mine, St Agnes, Cornwall, England, UK

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: The historic Towanroath Engine house at Wheal Coates abandoned tin mine, St Agnes

The historic Towanroath Engine house at Wheal Coates abandoned tin mine, St Agnes, Cornwall, England

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Towan Roath Engine House at Wheal Coates, St Agnes, Cornwall, England

Towan Roath Engine House at Wheal Coates, St Agnes, Cornwall, England. Summer (September) 2009

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: The abandoned Wheal Coates engine house on the Cornish cliff tops near St Agnes, Cornwall

The abandoned Wheal Coates engine house on the Cornish cliff tops near St Agnes, Cornwall, England

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: The abandoned Wheal Coates engine house on the Cornish cliffs near St Agnes, Cornwall

The abandoned Wheal Coates engine house on the Cornish cliffs near St Agnes, Cornwall, England

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Towanroath Shaft Pumping Engine House, part of the Wheal Coates mine near St. Agnes Head

Towanroath Shaft Pumping Engine House, part of the Wheal Coates mine near St. Agnes Head, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Wheal Coates Tin Mine on a foggy day, UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the Cornish coast

Wheal Coates Tin Mine on a foggy day, UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the Cornish coast near St. Agnes, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Abandoned tin mine at Wheal Coates, St Agnes Head, Cornwall

Abandoned tin mine at Wheal Coates, St Agnes Head, Cornwall

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: CDS01822011

CDS01822011
Dramatic copper mine in Cornwall

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: CBN0121823

CBN0121823
A view toward Wheal Coates at sunset

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: CBN0121822

CBN0121822
A view toward Wheal Coates tin mine

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: CBN0791825

CBN0791825
Wheal Coates in West Cornwall

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: CBN0791824

CBN0791824
Wheal Coates in West Cornwall

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Red top

Red top
Engine house Wheal coats North Cornwall

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Heather at dusk

Heather at dusk
Wheal coats engine house St Agness north Cornwall

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Stone building

Stone building
Wheal house, UK, England

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Wheal Coates - at sunset - St Agnes, Cornwall, UK

Wheal Coates - at sunset - St Agnes, Cornwall, UK
DAC-1302 Wheal Coates - at sunset St Agnes, Cornwall, UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Wheal Francis - near Camborne - in winter snow - Cornwall - UK

Wheal Francis - near Camborne - in winter snow - Cornwall - UK
DAC-520 Wheal Francis - near Camborne in winter snow - Cornwall - UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWheal Coates Collection: Wheal Coates mine at St Agnes in Cornwall UK

Wheal Coates mine at St Agnes in Cornwall UK
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Background imageWheal Coates Collection: The disused Wheal Coates mine, St. Agnes, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The disused Wheal Coates mine, St. Agnes, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe


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As the sun sets over Wheal Coates, an abandoned disused Cornish tin mine near St. Agnes, a sense of history and beauty fills the air. This iconic landmark in Cornwall, UK stands as a testament to the region's rich mining heritage. The engine house at Wheal Coates is particularly captivating, especially when covered in winter snow or bathed in the warm hues of a summer sunset. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Towanroath Engine House is an integral part Tin Mine. Its sturdy structure has withstood the test of time and serves as a reminder of the tireless efforts made by miners who once toiled here. Visiting this site transports you back in time to when Cornwall was at its peak during the tin mining industry boom. It offers visitors a glimpse into the lives and struggles of those who worked tirelessly underground. Whether you visit on a crisp winter day or during balmy summer months, Wheal Coates never fails to leave an impression. The rugged coastline surrounding this historic site adds another layer of natural beauty that complements its industrial past. So if you find yourself exploring St Agnes or North Cornwall, make sure to pay homage to this remarkable piece of history at Wheal Coates. Marvel at its grandeur against stunning sunsets or snowy landscapes - it's truly an experience not to be missed.