Wheal Coates

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Description:	Perhaps best known engine house in Cornwall, Wheal Coates between Porthtowan and St Agnes. This is the Towanroath shaft pumping house. Built in 1872, this pumped water out of the 600 feet deep Towanroath shaft which ran out under the sea. Jan 2007

Keywords:	towanroath, mine, mining, wheal, coates
Date:	20.01.2007 21:51
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Added by:	chris_l
Image Location:	NGR: SW 6983 5029 (SW698503 / SW7050) 50.30754204236; -5.2339553833008