The Phoenix United was once the largest productive mine in East Cornwall, producing over 16,000 tons of tin and 83,000 tons of copper during the years
The Phoenix United was once the largest productive mine in East Cornwall, producing over 16,000 tons of tin and 83,000 tons of copper during the years 1842 to 1898. The mine was re-opened with the sinking of the new Prince of Wales Shaft during 1907 to 1914. but closed when the First World War started, among many rumours at the time linked to German ownership. It is located On Bodmin moor near near Minions ,Cornwall.
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