Cornwall's engine houses are dramatic reminders of the time when the county was a powerhouse of tin, copper and china clay mining. These two great beam engines were used for pumping water (from a depth of over 550m) and for winding men and ore up and down. The engines were originally powered by high-pressure steam, introduced by the local engineer Richard Trevithick. Today one is rotated by electricity. The site also includes the Industrial Discovery Centre at East Pool, which provides an overview of Cornwall's industrial heritage and incorporates a fascinating audio-visual presentation.Trevithick Cottage is nearby at Penponds and is open April to Oct, Wed 2-5, free of charge (donations welcome)
Free parking (not NT), 25yds. Main car park is shared with Morrisons superstore
Info for DisabledParking: Separate parking, 10yds. Building: Ramped entrance. Audio visual/video. All exhibitions are on ground level. Lift access to all three floors of Taylors engine house; stairs within Michells engine house. Mirrors available from reception to assist visitors looking up inside the EPAL chimney. WCs: Adapted WC at Discovery Centre. Grounds: Partly accessible, some steps, loose gravel paths, some cobbles. Map of accessible route. Shop: Ramped entrance. Low-level counter
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