The Wethered Shaft Headgear was constructed in 1911 and built of sawn and braced timber. It was actually the original shaft at Geevor and was sunk in 1909; the Victory Shaft was 1919.
It is grade II listed.
It intersected Pig Lode and was used for pumping and ore lifting. After that it was still useful as a ventilation shaft.
Wethered Shaft Headgear, Pendeen, St. Just, Cornwall
Grid Ref: SW 3780 3411
The Wethered Shaft Headgear was constructed in 1911 and built of sawn and braced timber. It was actually the original shaft at Geevor and was sunk in 1909; the Victory Shaft was 1919.
It is grade II listed.
It intersected Pig Lode and was used for pumping and ore lifting. After that it was still useful as a ventilation shaft.
Wethered Shaft Headgear, Pendeen, St. Just, Cornwall
Grid Ref: SW 3780 3411