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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South West England

Engine House (Ding Dong Mine)

In or near Zennor.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Engine House (Ding Dong Mine) — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Engine house on the edge of Ding Dong Moor - geograph.org.uk - 682563

David Medcalf — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Penzance · 5.4 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Engine House (Ding Dong Mine) is a historic house 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

Engine House (Ding Dong Mine) is a historic site located in South-West England. It is associated with mining operations and reflects the industrial heritage of the region. The building serves as a reminder of the area's historical significance in mining activity.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.1580, -5.5836
District
Cornwall
Parish
Madron
Postcode
TR20 8XX
Parliamentary constituency
St Ives
Nearest railway station
Penzance5.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Engine House (Ding Dong Mine)?
Engine House (Ding Dong Mine) is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR20 8XX), in the parish of Madron.
What is Engine House (Ding Dong Mine)?
Engine House (Ding Dong Mine) — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Engine House (Ding Dong Mine)?
The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR20 8XX.
Is Engine House (Ding Dong Mine) a protected site?
Yes — Engine House (Ding Dong Mine) 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 Engine House (Ding Dong Mine)?
The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR20 8XX.