Wheal Coates - Towanroath Engine House

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The famous Towanroath engine house of the Wheal Coates mine between St Agnes and Porthtowan.

Built in 1872 this engine house was responsible for keeping the water out of the shaft 600 feet below.

Jan 2007

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