Historic houses · South West England
South Fortescue's Shaft Engine House
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South Fortescue's Shaft Engine House — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Rod Allday — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Camborne · 2.2 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
South Fortescue's Shaft Engine House 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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Official information
King Edward Mine Museum offers an insightful look into the history of Cornish mining, featuring a collection of mining equipment and guided tours. Visitors can explore the museum's exhibitions, join guided tours, and enjoy the surrounding Great Flat Lode trail.
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
South Fortescue's Shaft Engine House is a historic structure located in South-West England. It is notable for its industrial heritage, serving as a testament to the region's mining history. The building is recognised for its architectural significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.2036, -5.2693
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Camborne
- Postcode
- TR14 9AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
- Phone
- 01209 614681
- Nearest railway station
- Camborne — 2.2 km
- Opening
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:00–14:30; closed Thursday, Friday, Sunday
- Official site
- www.kingedwardmine.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/390128689 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Fortescue's Shaft Engine House?
- South Fortescue's Shaft Engine House is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR14 9AR), in the parish of Camborne.
- What is South Fortescue's Shaft Engine House?
- South Fortescue's Shaft Engine House — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Fortescue's Shaft Engine House?
- The nearest railway station is Camborne, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR14 9AR.
- Is South Fortescue's Shaft Engine House a protected site?
- Yes — South Fortescue's Shaft Engine House is part of the West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to South Fortescue's Shaft Engine House?
- The nearest railway station is Camborne, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR14 9AR.