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⛏️ Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape: The Port of Hayle

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⛏️ Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape: The Port of Hayle
Industrial port and engineering centre of 18th–19th century Cornwall, United Kingdom


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UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

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  • Location: Hayle, Cornwall, southwest England
  • Period: Established 18th century, peak 19th century
  • Primary exports: Copper, tin, arsenic, mining machinery
  • UNESCO inscription: 2006

The Port of Hayle is an industrial harbour in Cornwall that served as a major centre for mineral ...

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