Levant Mine and Beam Engine
Landmark and historical place History museum
Levant Mine and Beam Engine is a National Trust property at Trewellard, Pendeen, near St Just, Cornwall, England, UK. Its main attraction is that it has the world's only Cornish beam engine still operated by steam on its original site. There is also a visitor centre, a short underground tour, and a cliff-top footpath that leads to Botallack Mine.Since 2006, the area has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape. Read more
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2015-09-29Beautiful place on a sunny day and fantastic tour, the guide Richard was very thorough and kept our interest all the way round, best tour we've had!...
2015-09-24Wonderful place main area easy accessible around the outskirts uneven wonderful views recommended a visit and it's free entry don't be put of by the...
2015-08-15A fantastic tribute to all the brave miners who worked "the mine under the sea.". The courage of the miners to dig so deep (350 fathoms) and far (a...
2016-10-13Really good, visited today with my partner. Makes you think of what the people who worked there, had to put up with, the hardships of mining all that...
2016-07-23We visited yesterday (22/7/16) and had the best time. Many thanks to Vince and Ray who made the visit a lifelong memory for our youngest son, Jay. If...
2016-07-13Great place. Good tour and exhibits. Recommended
2016-05-26My son aged 13 found it very interesting and loved asking questions and seeing how things work x
2015-08-28Thank you Richard for such an informative tour yesterday. We learnt so much, & followed it up with a visit to Wheal Martyn clay museum & pit today.
2015-07-11Closes on Saturdays!! But can still walk most of the site & has dab views
2015-05-26Richard your tour guide, really made our visit enjoyable and interesting Thankyou
2015-04-08Very helpful staff and amazing location and history
2014-08-07Just dropped in whilst on the coastal footpath. Really interesting and very friendly.
2014-06-29Great place to visit , i had a very good time there!!
2014-06-25Fantastic day out, lots to do and plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. :-)
2014-06-22Take the guided tour. Most Intersting.
2014-06-14Great area with interesting SW Coast Path walks
2014-04-14Beautiful place!
2014-03-02I worked at Levant in the summer of 1967 . We worked for contractors who were trying to re-open the mine at the time, I don't know if it ever did...
2013-12-27Well worth a visit. ..
2013-12-20Cornwall, Beam engines, and cliff top views..
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