Dolcoath Mine New Sump Shaft Compresser House
Historic Building
GB
Significant Site
This building was erected in 1886 on the ordered on Capt Josiah Thomas. It housed a holmans Bros 12-inch air compressor capable of suppying compressed air to rock drill half a mile below ground, the mine closed on 1921
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Address: Dolcoath Road, Camborne
Country: GB
Category: Historic Building
Importance: Significant Site (7/10)
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