Consolidated Mines, Chimney

The Consolidated Mines chimney is a detached mine chimney built in the early 19th century. It is constructed from killas rubble, featuring a granite collar and a brick upper stage. The chimney has a round plan and is tapered, consisting of two stages, although the upper stage is partly fallen. The stone walling includes putlog holes that were used for scaffolding during construction. The projecting collar has ovolo-moulding on its upper side. This chimney is detached to enhance the flue draught for the beam engine house located lower down the slope. It is one of the few remaining early mining structures in Cornwall and is part of the Consols Mine, which was the most successful copper and tin mine in the world during the 1830s.