Wheal Union, Peter Tavy Mine, Devon
Tavistock: grid reference SX504767
Not to be confused with the mine of the same name near Ashburton. Wheal Union is located three quarters of a mile southwest of Peter Tavy, near Tavistock in West Devon. Also known as Devon Wheal Union this ancient copper mine is thought to have been little more than a prospect working two lodes from New Engine Shaft and Old Engine Shaft.
There are no records of production.
Other nearby mines and their main ores
South Friendship (approx. 1.8 km; COPPER)
Devon Burra Burra (approx. 2.4 km; COPPER)
Wheal Friendship (approx. 2.6 km; COPPER, TIN, LEAD, SILVER, ARSENIC & ZINC)
Surprise (approx. 2.8 km; COPPER)
Devon United Mines (approx. 3.3 km; COPPER, TIN & ARSENIC)
West Friendship, Mary Tavy (approx. 3.4 km; COPPER)
Wheal Crelake (approx. 4.1 km; COPPER, LEAD, SILVER & ARSENOPYRITE)
Wheal Betsy (approx. 4.5 km; LEAD & SILVER)
Rixhill and Anderton Mines (approx. 4.7 km; TIN)
East Wheal Crebor (approx. 4.8 km; COPPER, TIN & Arsenic)
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