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History of Cornish Mining - Cligga Mine Revisited - Poldark Times
Cornish Tin Mine and Mining History - Cligga Mine Revisited - Cligga Head, Perranporth Cornwall. 3 ghostly images are in the footage from Nosferatu (copyright expired).
Revisit of Cligga Tin Mine with much improved lighting, filmed on my GoPro3, 3 hour trip condensed into 30 minutes no software enhancement required. Cree t6 and XML-U2 lamps provide incredible lighting.
Bob and myself both have extensive knowledge of mines and mining techniques through working in the industry, old workings are extremely dangerous and must only be entered with a full understanding of how they work, many transfer chutes, winzes, shafts and open stopes make it a hazardous environment.
History of Cligga Mine.
Cligga Wolfram & Tin Mine lies on the cliff tops about one and a quarter miles southwest of Perranporth on the North Cornish coast. The granite pegmatite cliffs have been altered to greisen and exhibit jointing and veining. The veins often filled with cassiterite (tin oxide), wolframite, mispickel (arsenical pyrite) and the copper/iron suphides, chalcopyrite and bornite. Silver ore has also been reported here.
There is one shaft on the sett called Contact Shaft and two adits, one at beach level called Beach Adit, the other atop the cliffs and unsurprisingly called Cliff Adit. The mine worked in the early part of the twentieth century although 'Old Men's Workings' from the past are quite visible as you approach the area. Mining restarted in 1938 after a period of closure prior to the mine being taken over by the 'Rhodesian Mines Trust Limited in 1939'.
Trials were carried out around this time to see if it was more feasible to work the stockwork as an open cast pit rather than an underground mine, but this came to nothing. There is surprisingly little information on Cligga although there are production records showing that between 1940 and 1944, 300 tons of wolfram and 200 tons of black tin were raised and sold.
1945 Cligga Mine closed. The War was nearly over and shipments of American tungsten were now arriving regularly in England. The high cost of producing a small quantity of tungsten from Cligga could no longer by justified and therefore, production at Cligga was halted.
In 1962 the 'Geevor Mining Company took out a lease on the mine and in collaboration with the Sungesi Besi, Tronoh and Panang Companies started a programme of shaft rehabilitation and deepening with a view to re-opening the mine. Contact shaft was deepened to 550 feet from surface, drives 'on lode' were started both seawards and inland. However water was hit at about 250 feet from the shaft and work there abandoned. The seaward drive continued for some 800 feet before further exploration by diamond drilling commenced. The results were inconclusive, and by early 1964 Geevor had decided to unwater 'Levant' mine instead of re-opening Cligga.
1976 there was renewed interest in mining for tin on a small scale at Cligga, and Wheal Concord undertook a limited programme of evaluation. Wheal Concord Ltd planned to re-open contact shaft in 1984-1985, but the collapse of the tin-market in October 1985 put a stop to this.
Cornish tin mines are dangerous only people with knowledge of working mines should enter but then only with extreme caution.
History of Cornish Tin Mines collection
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Cligga Mine modern history.
1938 September 21st the Cligga Wolfram and Tin Mines Ltd was founded and soon after completion of the installation the rich ore veins were exploited.
1939 The Rhodesian Mines Trust Ltd. took over the company Contact shaft was extended until it reached close to sea level and new stopes were drilled to fully exploit the ore body.
1940, vibration from blasting caused the first of several collapses of the area of cliffs housing the process water pumps (at the northern end of the beach). Eventually, a tunnel was driven to the northwest and a new pump chamber established just above sea level, well away from the effects of blasting.
1941 with the new pump system functional, it was possible to increase production. However, although production had increased, the cost of production had also increased.
1945 Cligga Mine closed. The War was nearly over and shipments of American tungsten were now arriving regularly in England. The high cost of producing a small quantity of tungsten from Cligga could no longer by justified and therefore, production at Cligga was halted.
Early 1962 the ‘Geevor Mining Company took out a lease on the mine and in collaboration with the Sungesi Besi, Tronoh and Panang Companies started a programme of shaft rehabilitation and deepening with a view to re-opening the mine. Contact shaft was deepened to 550 feet from surface, drives ‘on lode’ were started both seawards and inland.
Tin Mining (1940-1949)
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Graphic map of the world with arrows pointing to places where tin mining takes place. Flashing arrow points to spot in England - Cornwall. Cartoon drawing of a tin mine inside large arrow pointing to its location. Zoom in to the spot on the map. Pan down large metal tower with machinery operating inside it. Closer view of the tower with man walking towards the camera. A group of miners enter a lift. Man operates lift winch. C/U of the winch mechanism. The lift descends, we see the men's heads going lower then the top of the lift. Graphic animation shows how the lift goes deep into the ground. Closer view animation of the lift descending. Depths are indicated as the lift goes lower and lower until eventually it reaches 335 fathoms. The gate at the bottom of the lift shaft is open and the miners walk out into the pit.
Graphic representation of the cage shafts, pump shaft and tramways. An arrow points to an area which is Preparing to blast. Two miners work on the rock face, one is bare chested - they both wear miners helmets with lights. One of the miners operates a mechanical drill. He then inserts explosives into the hole, aided by the other man. C/U of taper being lit. Animation of the spark travelling up the taper and a cartoon explosion. Small mechanical digger scoops up the ore then dumps it into a truck on wheels. The miners push trucks along the tramways. Good shot of them pushing truck around a corner with their miners lamps alight.
They tip the ore into a pit where another miner breaks it down into smaller pieces. C/U of a miner helping pieces of ore along a conveyor belt with a metal tool. Various views of ore being transported around the mine. It is poured into a container which is then lifted up a shaft to the surface.
View of the metal tower with the container of ore being lifted then tipped. Large chunks of ore tumble down a slatted chute - seen from low angle. Interior - three men in flat caps move the chunks of ore with shovels. C/U of the ore being shovelled into a chute where water is poured on to the ore. It is then crushed. Various shots of machinery used to crush the ore. Man lifts off a board to show the wet ore being propelled through a machine. The powdered ore is washed. Shot of the beds of ore with water pouring off them. Man shovels wet ore from one vat to another. The ore is then dried in a calciner. C/U of man's hand opening a small door to show interior of calciner. Man with his mouth and nose covered with a protective mask shovels the powdered ore into a bucket then carries two buckets up some steps then pours them into a vat. A magnetic separator sifts the ore. C/U of the buckets being emptied.
Highly magnetic iron, slightly magnetic iron and wolfram are sifted into different buckets. A larger amount of tin and waste emerges from the other end of the separator. Sand is then washed from the tin. A man shovels the powder into a machine which will wash it. C/U of man seen through the dripping water. Pan across the falling water to show the vat below where the sand is moved around through the water. C/U of two men in deep concentration as they use special tools to move the mixture around the vat. C/U of young boy at work. Two men work together shovelling the end product into a sack which is then weighed. C/U of small trowel of tin being put into the sack. Sack is loaded on to a trolley then wheeled away.
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South Terras Mine in Cornwall. Radioactive contamination
The radioactive legacy left behind from uranium mining 83 years ago is still present although not visible with the naked eye.
An Introduction to the Cornwall and West Devon Mining landscape
History of Cornish Mining - The Time Tunnel - Great Flat Lode
My Exploration of the Great Flat Lode 15th June 2014
In the 1860s a 2 mile long 'lode' of tin ore was discovered in this area, where copper had previously been worked. Lying at an angle of 30 degrees, rather than the more usual 70 degrees, it was flatter than most, giving it its name the 'Great Flat Lode'. Drilling holes in the hard Cornish rock was time consuming and hard work. Early miners drilled holes by hand and used black gunpowder to blast the rock apart. A steal drill rod, was used to create the hole using a hammer or two miners hammering for increased speed. The steal was turned after each hit of the hammer, this would chip out a piece of rock. This would eventually create a round hole. The drilled hole was called a 'shothole'. black gunpowder could be poured into the hole and ignited to blast the rock apart.
Drilling holes in the hard rock of Cornwall was laborious and time consuming. It could take many hours of strenuous effort to bore a 2ft hole, When I worked at Geevor Tin Mine I could drill 20 plus 6-8 holes in granite during a shift.
Filmed on GoPro 3 black edition, music mixes are my own creation. Time Tunnel intro from 1960s TV program. Trelawny sung outside a pub in Helston.
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This film will give you some idea of how miners in Poldark times would have worked as we descend a typical man way laddered shaft.
History of Cornish Mining - The Time Tunnel - Great Flat Lode 2
My Exploration of the Great Flat Lode 26th July 2014
In the 1860s a 2 mile long 'lode' of tin ore was discovered in this area, where copper had previously been worked. Lying at an angle of 30 degrees, rather than the more usual 70 degrees, it was flatter than most, giving it its name the 'Great Flat Lode'. Drilling holes in the hard Cornish rock was time consuming and hard work. Early miners drilled holes by hand and used black gunpowder to blast the rock apart. A steal drill rod, was used to create the hole using a hammer or two miners hammering for increased speed. The steal was turned after each hit of the hammer, this would chip out a piece of rock. This would eventually create a round hole. The drilled hole was called a 'shothole'. black gunpowder could be poured into the hole and ignited to blast the rock apart.
Drilling holes in the hard rock of Cornwall was laborious and time consuming. It could take many hours of strenuous effort to bore a 2ft hole, When I worked at Geevor Tin Mine I could drill 20 plus 6-8 holes in granite during a shift.
Blue Pool Copper Sulphate from the remains of copper in the mine.
What is copper sulfate?
Copper sulfate is an inorganic compound that combines sulfur with copper. It can kill bacteria, algae, roots, plants, snails, and fungi. The toxicity of copper sulfate depends on the copper content. Copper is an essential mineral. It can be found in the environment, foods, and water. Copper sulfate has been registered for use in pesticide products in the United States since 1956.
Filmed on GoPro 3 black edition, music mixes are my own creation. Time Tunnel intro from 1960s TV program. Trelawny sung outside a pub in Helston.
This film will give you some idea of how miners in Poldark times would have worked as we descend a typical man way laddered shaft.
Lappa Valley Steam Railway Cornwall promotional video
Visiting Newquay, Cornwall anytime soon? Make a trip to Lappa Valley Steam Railway and Leisure park - A great day out for all the family.
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EPIC Cliff Jumping + ABANDONED Hotel/Resturant || Cornwall Summer VLOG
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Back in August we went to Cornwall for a week and filmed a load of different things. I put it all into one video compilation and here it is, took a lot of editing as well.
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Cornwall
Cornwall is a ceremonial county and unitary authority of England, within the United Kingdom. Cornwall is a peninsula bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of 536,000 and covers an area of 3,563 km2 . The administrative centre, and only city in Cornwall, is Truro, although the town of St Austell has the largest population.
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Cornwall | Wikipedia audio article
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00:04:37 1 spanName and emblems
00:05:31 2 History
00:05:40 2.1 Prehistory, Roman and post-Roman periods
00:09:25 2.2 Conflict with Wessex
00:11:56 2.3 Breton–Norman period
00:13:31 2.4 Later medieval administration and society
00:14:19 2.4.1 Stannary parliaments
00:15:16 2.4.2 Piracy and smuggling
00:15:44 2.5 Heraldry
00:16:35 3 Physical geography
00:17:15 3.1 Coastal areas
00:19:04 3.2 Inland areas
00:21:05 3.3 Lizard Peninsula
00:21:55 3.4 Hills and high points
00:22:04 4 Settlements and transport
00:25:03 5 Ecology
00:25:13 5.1 Flora and fauna
00:26:05 5.2 Climate
00:28:15 6 Culture
00:28:24 6.1 Languages
00:28:32 6.1.1 Cornish language
00:30:39 6.1.2 English dialect
00:31:18 6.2 Flag
00:32:03 6.3 Arts
00:33:33 6.4 Music
00:35:19 6.5 Literature
00:35:34 6.5.1 Fiction
00:37:50 6.5.2 Poetry
00:39:20 6.5.3 Other literary works
00:41:48 6.6 Sports
00:42:48 6.6.1 Rugby
00:44:21 6.6.2 Surfing and watersports
00:45:22 6.6.3 Fencing
00:45:54 6.7 Cuisine
00:48:50 7 Politics and administration
00:49:01 7.1 Cornish national identity
00:51:16 7.2 Local politics
00:53:32 7.3 Parliament and national politics
00:54:49 7.4 Devolution movement
00:56:14 8 Emergency services
00:56:29 9 Economy
00:59:29 9.1 Tourism
01:01:28 9.2 Fishing
01:01:52 9.3 Agriculture
01:02:16 9.4 Mining
01:03:14 9.5 Internet
01:03:54 9.6 Aerospace
01:04:28 10 Demographics
01:05:56 10.1 Education system
01:07:16 11 See also
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Cornwall (; Cornish: Kernow [ˈkɛrnɔʊ]) is a county in South West England, bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by Devon, the River Tamar forming the border between them. Cornwall is the westernmost part of the South West Peninsula of the island of Great Britain. The southwesternmost point is Land's End and the southernmost Lizard Point. Cornwall has a population of 563,600 and an area of 3,563 km2 (1,376 sq mi). It is administered by Cornwall Council, apart from the Isles of Scilly, which are administered separately. The county town is Truro, Cornwall's only city.
Cornwall is the homeland of the Cornish people and the cultural and ethnic origin of the Cornish diaspora. It retains a distinct cultural identity that reflects its history, and is recognised as one of the Celtic nations. It was formerly a Brythonic kingdom and subsequently a royal duchy. The Cornish nationalist movement contests the present constitutional status of Cornwall and seeks greater autonomy within the United Kingdom in the form of a devolved legislative Cornish Assembly with powers similar to those in Wales and Scotland. In 2014, Cornish people were granted minority status under the European Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities, giving them recognition as a distinct ethnic group.First inhabited in the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic periods, Cornwall continued to be occupied by Neolithic and then Bronze Age peoples, and later (in the Iron Age) by Brythons with strong ethnic, linguistic, trade and cultural links to Wales and Brittany the latter of which was settled by Britons from the region. Mining in Cornwall and Devon in the south-west of England began in the early Bronze Age.
Few Roman remains have been found in Cornwall, and there is little evidence that the Romans settled or had much military presence there. After the collapse of the Roman Empire, Cornwall (along with Devon, parts of Dorset and Somerset, and the Scilly Isles) was a part of the Brittonic kingdom of Dumnonia, ruled by chieftains of the Cornovii who may have included figures regarded as semi-historical or legendary, such as King Mark of Cornwall and King Arthur, evidenced by folklore traditions derived from the Historia Regum Britanniae. The Cornovii division of the ...
His Last Bow by Arthur Conan Doyle | Part 2 | Sherlock Holmes | Short Stories with subtitles
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His Last Bow by Arthur Conan Doyle P2 of 2
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His Last Bow: Some Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of previously published Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, including the titular short story, His Last Bow. The War Service of Sherlock Holmes (1917). The collection's first US edition adjusts the anthology's subtitle to Some Later Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes. All editions contain a brief preface, by John H. Watson, M.D., that assures readers that as of the date of publication (1917), Holmes is long retired from his profession of detective but is still alive and well, albeit suffering from a touch of rheumatism. - Summary by David Clarke
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