Tolgus Mount facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | SW684428 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | REDRUTH |
| Postcode district | TR15 |
| Dialling code | 01209 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Cornwall |
| Ambulance | South Western |
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Tolgus Mount, also known as Tolgus or Tolgoose, is a small village and valley in Cornwall, England. It's part of the Redruth area, located just northwest of Redruth town, across the main A30 road. This area was once very important for mining tin and copper.
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A Look Back: Mining History of Tolgus
Tolgus Mount has a rich history, especially when it comes to mining. The area was well-known for its tin mines. Several mines operated here, including West, East, and South Tolgus.
These mines produced a lot of valuable metals. Between 1847 and 1869, they dug up hundreds of tons of "black tin." East Tolgus Mine alone produced 57 tons of tin between 1847 and 1863. They also found many tons of copper ore.
The mines were quite deep. In 1922, reports showed that South Tolgus Mine went down 157 fathoms (about 287 meters). West Tolgus Mine was 135 fathoms deep (about 247 meters), and Great South Tolgus was 80 fathoms deep (about 146 meters). A fathom is an old unit of depth, equal to six feet.
By 1884, the Tolgus area was quite large. It included 212 small land plots and covered about 1006 acres (over 400 hectares).
Exploring the Geography of Tolgus
Tolgus Mount is a valley located northwest of Redruth. It's part of the Redruth parish and is found across the busy A30 road. The area known as Tolgus includes different parts like West Tolgus, South Tolgus, and East Tolgus.
To the northwest of Tolgus is a place called Paynter's Lane End. The small village of North Country lies to the northeast. A stream flows through the area, even passing underneath the A30 road.
Cool Places to See in Tolgus
Tolgus Mount has several interesting spots. Near a place called Cornwall Gold, you can find the old mill at Tolgus. This part of the village is very close to North Country.
One of the most exciting places is Tolgus Tin. This area covers 20 acres and is now a working museum. Here, you can see old mining machines and learn how they used to work. The land around this old mill is also special. It's part of the West Cornwall Bryophytes Site of Special Scientific Interest, which means it's important for its unique plants.
There's also a candle factory in Tolgus Mount. It's located where a path leads towards the Old Portreath Road. You might also spot Tolgus House, a historic home in the village.
Other features in the area include Brunton's arsenic calciner, which was once used in mining. You can also find Tehidy Holiday Park, Tricky's Hotel, Tolgus Cottage, and Dalgover House.
A cool replica of an old steam carriage is in the center of the Tolgus roundabout. This replica is called "The Murdoch Flyer." It's a copy of a working model that William Murdoch built way back in 1784. This roundabout is on the other side of the A30, on the edge of Redruth. The road from there leads directly into Tolgus.
Images for kids
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Tolgus Mill
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Tolgus mill water hammer
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Donkeys near Great South Tolgus Mine
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Brunton's arsenic calciner
