Engine house of Wheal Prosper, Cornwall
Despite its name Wheal Prosper was not a hugely succesful mine, working for only six years between 1860-1866. It was intended to mine tin and copper from the Porthcew Lode.
The engine house is dramatically situated on the cliff tops of Rinsey over-looking Rinsey Cove and Porthcew Beach 3 miles from Porthleven. Built of granite and killas slate taken from the local clifftops this fine engine house was home to a 30 inch pump.
Engine house of Wheal Prosper, Cornwall
Despite its name Wheal Prosper was not a hugely succesful mine, working for only six years between 1860-1866. It was intended to mine tin and copper from the Porthcew Lode.
The engine house is dramatically situated on the cliff tops of Rinsey over-looking Rinsey Cove and Porthcew Beach 3 miles from Porthleven. Built of granite and killas slate taken from the local clifftops this fine engine house was home to a 30 inch pump.