Archaeological sites · South West England
Ding Dong mines
In or near Morvah.
Ding Dong mines — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ding Dong mines is a archaeological located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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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. They are notable for their historical significance in mining, reflecting the region's industrial heritage. The site offers insights into past extraction methods and the local geology.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- 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: node/8791179647 (ODbL)
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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 — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- 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.
- Is Ding Dong mines free to visit?
- Yes, Ding Dong mines is free to enter.
- 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.