The first mining sett was granted here in around 1701 on land owned by the St Aubyn family. It was originally mined at shallow depths for copper, but when the price for that metal slumped after 1788, the mine was able to change to mining tin ore, which was found deeper down.
In the late 18th century Wheal Peevor had the advantage of being drained by the Great County Adit which was around 100 metres deep here.
The mine was closed in 1889, around 20 yrs after the drop in tin price due to the discovery of easier mined deposits in the far east. There was some exploratory work undertaken in the 20th century but there was no further mining done.
Between 2003 and 2008 more than £800,000 was spent on preserving the buildings. The site is unusual in that it contains good examples of the three types of engine house.
The area is good for walking with many information boards placed around, do have a read and discover more about the site.
The cache container is a 1ltr and is on full view, stocked with some goodies to start it off with.
This cache has been placed with the kind permission of Cornwall Council.
Please appreciate and respect the area.