Historic houses · South West England
Whim Engine House (Marke Valley Mine)
In or near Upton Cross.
Whim Engine House (Marke Valley Mine) — a historic house in South West England, United Kingdom.
Guy Wareham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Liskeard · 8.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Whim Engine House (Marke Valley Mine) is a historic house located in South West England, 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
Whim Engine House is a historic structure located in the Marke Valley Mine in South-West England. It served as a pumping engine house and is notable for its industrial heritage. The building is recognised for its historical significance, contributing to the region's mining history.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5190, -4.4318
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Linkinhorne
- Postcode
- PL14 5AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Liskeard — 8.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/389968771 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whim Engine House (Marke Valley Mine)?
- Whim Engine House (Marke Valley Mine) is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL14 5AY), in the parish of Linkinhorne.
- What is Whim Engine House (Marke Valley Mine)?
- Whim Engine House (Marke Valley Mine) — a historic house in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whim Engine House (Marke Valley Mine)?
- The nearest railway station is Liskeard, about 8.5 km away. The nearest town is Upton Cross. Drivers can use postcode PL14 5AY.
- Is Whim Engine House (Marke Valley Mine) a protected site?
- Yes — Whim Engine House (Marke Valley Mine) is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Whim Engine House (Marke Valley Mine)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL14 5AY. It sits within the South East Cornwall parliamentary constituency.