Historic houses · South West England
Smith's Shaft Winding Engine House (West Frances Mine)
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Smith's Shaft Winding Engine House (West Frances Mine) — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Camborne · 2.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Smith's Shaft Winding Engine House (West Frances 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: West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Smith's Shaft Winding Engine House is located at West Frances Mine in South-West England. This historic structure is associated with the region's mining heritage. It reflects the industrial architecture of the era and is significant within the context of local history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.2061, -5.2638
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Carn Brea
- Postcode
- TR16 6LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
- Nearest railway station
- Camborne — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/390128685 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Smith's Shaft Winding Engine House (West Frances Mine)?
- Smith's Shaft Winding Engine House (West Frances Mine) is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR16 6LA), in the parish of Carn Brea.
- What is Smith's Shaft Winding Engine House (West Frances Mine)?
- Smith's Shaft Winding Engine House (West Frances Mine) — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Smith's Shaft Winding Engine House (West Frances Mine)?
- The nearest railway station is Camborne, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR16 6LA.
- Is Smith's Shaft Winding Engine House (West Frances Mine) a protected site?
- Yes — Smith's Shaft Winding Engine House (West Frances Mine) is part of the West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Smith's Shaft Winding Engine House (West Frances Mine)?
- The nearest railway station is Camborne, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR16 6LA.