Camborne, Dolcoath Mine, New Shaft 1902
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The new Williams' Shaft, begun in 1895, is at the time of the photograph still being sunk to develop new sections of the main tin lode, and it was to reach a depth of 550 fathoms (3300ft) when the mine closed in the 1920s. Having been important for copper, Dolcoath became Cornwall's most productive and deepest tin mine. This shaft, fitted with the latest winding equipment, was named in honour of the chairman of the mine directors.
An extract from Cornwall County Memories.
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