Cornwall Prints - The Ding Dong Mine
Ding Dong Mine was built in 1865 and formed part of Cornwallis oldest mines.
Ding Dong Mine can be seen on top of its hill top from many different directions in West Cornwall.
Records from the 13th Century show the name as ‘Dindods’ the meaning of which seems to have lost in time.
The current name Ding Dong probably come from the bell that used to rung to bring up the final shift. The mine closed in 1880 although they did try to reopen it in 1920.
The bell now resides in Madron Church. The area is rich in Cornish Heritage with the Men-an-Tol holed stone, Boskednan (Nine Maidens) Stone Circle and the Men Scryfa inscribed stone nearb.
This is a 12 by 8 inch photographic print. The price includes VAT and delivery.
All prints are sent in a robust poster tube with plastic end caps.
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