Archaeological sites · South West England
Shafts and Adits (dis)
In or near Altarnun.
Shafts and Adits (dis) — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Paul Loft — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House Station · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Shafts and Adits (dis) 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shafts and adits are archaeological features located in South-West England. These structures are remnants of historic mining activities, showcasing the region's industrial heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5821, -4.5268
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Altarnun
- Postcode
- PL15 7SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House Station — 8.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/3336723782 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shafts and Adits (dis)?
- Shafts and Adits (dis) is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL15 7SD), in the parish of Altarnun.
- What is Shafts and Adits (dis)?
- Shafts and Adits (dis) — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shafts and Adits (dis)?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House Station, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL15 7SD.
- Is Shafts and Adits (dis) a protected site?
- Yes — Shafts and Adits (dis) is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Shafts and Adits (dis) free to visit?
- Yes, Shafts and Adits (dis) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shafts and Adits (dis)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL15 7SD. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.