Botallack Mine
The Botallack Mine (Cornish: Bostalek) is a former mine in Botallack in the west of Cornwall, UK. Since 2006 it has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape. The mine is within the Aire Point to Carrick Du Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the South West Coast Path passes along the cliff.
| Botallack Mine | |
|---|---|
Engine houses at Crown Mines | |
| Type | industrial heritage, mine |
| Coordinates | 50°8′24″N 5°41′27″W |
| Owner | National Trust |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iii, iv |
| Designated | 2006 (30th session) |
| Part of | Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape |
| Reference no. | 1215 |
| Region | List of World Heritage Sites in Western Europe |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Location of Botallack Mine in Cornwall | |
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