West Penwith Resources - Mines Mines Search for Resources Map showing the distribution of mines . Mining was one of the principle industries and sources of employment in West Cornwall and its roots can be traced back to the Bronze Age.
Records are notoriously scarce, especially details of the humble below ground worker.
Even details of what mines existed and when can often be contradictory. She also has underground exploration detail of Wheal Edward and a mine in Carbis Bay. Mine Map Ref. Ives Durlo 498370 Towednack 1831. Cape Cornwall St.