...Great view of an example of the iconic and famous clifftop mines along the north coast of Cornwall... located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the "Tin Coast" surrounded by spectacular sea views... its main attraction is that it has the world's oldest Cornish steam winding engine still working in its original location and the last such engine still in steam in Cornwall... expert volunteer drivers operate the engine and there are daily guided tours of the rest of this fascinating site... it got the nickname "mine under the sea", because tunnels were driven up to 2.5 km from the cliffs under the sea... there is also a visitor centre and a short underground tour... love the wonderful Lord of the Rings stampsđź’™...Thanks a lot Paul!! (✿◠‿◠)
© Helen Dixon The property is on the site of the former Levant Mine, established in 1820 and closed in 1930, where tin and copper ores were raised. The mine reached a depth of about 600 metres.The surviving beam engine was built c. 1840 by Harvey's of Hayle.
Although most of the plant was sold for scrap the winding engine was purchased and preserved by the Cornish Engine Preservation Society. In 1984 a group of volunteers (affectionately christened the 'Greasy Gang') started a restoration project which led to the engine steaming again in 1993.
Since 2006, the area has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape.
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The Lord of the Rings
(Issued 20-03-2026)
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