Wheal Glynn Cardinham

Wheal Glynn was a 'bubble mine'. Metal prices were high during the 1850s, when imports were made difficult by the Crimean War and unrest in other countries. Lots of mines started up, hoping to attract investment. Many were unsuccessful and were known as ‘bubble mines’. Wheal Glynn closed in 1859 having made a huge loss.

Many of Wheal Glynn's features make it an unusual historical site. For example, the ornate style of the Wheal Glynn stack is rare and the only one in East Cornwall.