Mulberry Downs Quarry

Mulberry Downs Quarry is a disused opencast quarry, mining tin, in Cornwall, England, UK. The site is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), noted for its geological characteristics.[1]

History

The mine, known as Mulberry Hill Mine was in sporadic operation between 1859 and 1916, producing 1,350 long tons (1,370 t) of tin during its lifetime.[2]

Geography

The 3.2-hectare (7.9-acre) disused site, notified in 1973, is located within the civil parish of Lanivet, 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south west of the town of Bodmin.[3][4]

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References
  1. "Mulberry Downs Quarry" (PDF). Natural England. 1985. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
  2. "Mulberry Hill Mine". Cornwall In Focus. Archived from the original on 2 December 2011. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
  3. "Mulberry Downs Quarry map". Natural England. Archived from the original on 4 January 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
  4. Ordnance Survey: Explorer map sheet 107 St Austell & Liskeard ISBN 978-0-319-24017-5
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