The Grade II listed Prince of Wales Engine House, on the south-eastern edge of Bodmin Moor, has been transferred from Cornwall Council to the Cornwall Heritage Trust. The engine house, which was built in 1910, and was used to pump water from the local tin mine and lift miners. It had a short working life as the mine closed in 1914. The engine house now lies within the UNESCO Cornish Mining World Heritage Site.
Trust chief executive Cathy Woolcock said the team were thrilled to be taking on the building and “securing the future of this much-loved landmark”. She added: “This is an important step in our wider vision for the area and we are excited to work with local people to tell the story of this extraordinary landscape, its mining heritage and the communities that shaped it.”
The Trust already looks after several nearby historic sites including the Hurler Stone Circles, King Doniert’s Stone and Trethevy Quoit. Forf furthert details follow this link: Cornwall Heritage Trust ~ Preserving Cornwall’s Story
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