Museums · South West England
Tolgus Mount
Tolgus Mount — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Pete Cruse — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tolgus Mount is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Tolgus Mount is a museum located in South-West England. It is known for its historical significance in the mining industry, showcasing artifacts and exhibits related to the region's mining heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
Historically Tolgus was known for its tin mining and there were several mines in the area including West, East and South Tolgus. The area produced several hundred tons of black tin between 1847 and 1869 and 57 tons between 1847 and 1863 in the East Tolgus Mine and many more tons of copper ore. In 1884 the manor of Tolgus reportedly consisted of 212 tenements and 1006 acres.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.2405, -5.2481
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Redruth
- Postcode
- TR15 3TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
- Official site
- sites.google.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Tolgus Mount (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tolgus Mount?
- Tolgus Mount is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.2405°, -5.2481°.
- Is Tolgus Mount wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Tolgus Mount. Check ahead for specific facilities.