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Historic Buildings in Cornwall

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Cornish Mines and Engines    An industrial heritage discovery centre built around historic Cornish beam engines. The centre is part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. The visitor centre traces the long heritage of mining in Cornwall and is impact on Cornish social history. nr Redruth, Pool, Cornwall, England, R15 3NP Attraction Type: Historic Property Website: Cornish Mines and Engines Email: cornishmines@nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust Location map OS SW672415 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Cotehele Mill    A part of Cotehele Estate, the Cotehill Mill is as working watermill with associated buildings, set in a wooded area in the Morden Valley. The mill is still in working condition, and visitors can purchase fresh ground flour ground on the premises. nr Saltash, St Dominick, Cornwall, England, L12 6TA Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Seasonal opening, see National Trust website for details Website: Cotehele Mill Email: cotehele@nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust Location map OS SX417682 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Dupath Well    A holy well on the outskirts of Callington and close to Cotehele House. Dupath Well is probably medieval, though it may go back much further. The well is thought to have been a destination for pilgrims suffering from skin diseases, and/or whooping cough! Within the well house is an immersion pool where sufferers could bathe in the healing waters. Dupath Well, Cornwall, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: 1 mile east of Callington. Accessible by footpath, signposted 'Dupath Well Chapel'. Open access. Website: Dupath Well English Heritage OS SX373693 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Levant Mine    Levant Mine stands in a superb location on the edge of a cliff near St Just, Cornwall. A steam engine supplies the power for the historic beam engine which stands at the core of the mine buildings. The famous Levant beam engine is the only example still in steam at at a copper or tin mine. It is housed in a small engine house on the very edge of the cliffs. Trewellard, Pendeen St Just, Cornwall, England, TR19 7SX Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: The beam engine does not  'steam' every day. Please check details on the National Trust website to ensure that you visit on a day when the engine is working. Website: Levant Mine Email: levant@nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust Location map OS SW369340 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Penhallam Manor    The site of a 13th century moated manor house in a wooded setting. Nothiong remains of the manor above ground level, but the complete layout of the manor can be easily seen in the turf-covered foundations. Week St Mary, Cornwall, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: 10 minute walk on a forest trail from parking area on a minor road off the A39 near Treskinnick Cross. Signposted from Week St Mary. Website: Penhallam Manor English Heritage OS SX224974 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Tintagel Old Post Office    A traditional Cornish longhouse dating to the 15th century. The interior offers a glimpse of family life over the centuries, with authentic furnishings, including some furniture over 500 years old. One room was used as a post office in Victorian toimes, and has been restored to how it would have looked then. The house is surrounded by a traditional cottage garden. Fore Street, Tintagel, Cornwall, England, PL34 0DB Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: in the town centre, B3263 Website: Tintagel Old Post Office Email: tintageloldpo@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01840 770 024 Fax: 01840 779 021 National Trust Location map OS SX056884 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts