Archaeological sites · South West England
Ding Dong mines
In or near Morvah.
Ding Dong mines — archaeological in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance · 5.6 km
About
Ding Dong mines is a archaeological located in england south west. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ding Dong mines are an archaeological site located in South-West England. This site is notable for its historical significance and the insights it provides into mining practices. Visitors can explore the remnants of past operations and learn about the region's industrial heritage. The area is characterised by its rugged landscape, typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1542, -5.5928
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Madron
- Postcode
- TR20 8XY
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance — 5.6 km
Sources
- osm: n8791179647 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q5278126 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ding Dong mines?
- Ding Dong mines is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR20 8XY), in the parish of Madron.
- What is Ding Dong mines?
- Ding Dong mines — archaeological in england south west.
- How do I get to Ding Dong mines?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR20 8XY.
- Is Ding Dong mines a protected site?
- Yes — Ding Dong mines is part of the Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Ding Dong mines?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR20 8XY.