Historic houses · South West England
Old Shaft Engine House and Capstan Platform
In or near St Hilary.
Old Shaft Engine House and Capstan Platform — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Trevarno · 6.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Old Shaft Engine House and Capstan Platform 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Shaft Engine House and Capstan Platform is located in South-West England. This historic site is notable for its industrial heritage, reflecting the region's mining history. It serves as a reminder of the technological advancements of its era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.0901, -5.3574
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Breage
- Postcode
- TR13 9QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Trevarno — 6.2 km
Sources
- osm: way/390101844 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Shaft Engine House and Capstan Platform?
- Old Shaft Engine House and Capstan Platform is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR13 9QB), in the parish of Breage.
- What is Old Shaft Engine House and Capstan Platform?
- Old Shaft Engine House and Capstan Platform — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Shaft Engine House and Capstan Platform?
- The nearest railway station is Trevarno, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR13 9QB.
- Is Old Shaft Engine House and Capstan Platform a protected site?
- Yes — Old Shaft Engine House and Capstan Platform is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Old Shaft Engine House and Capstan Platform?
- The nearest railway station is Trevarno, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR13 9QB.