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Avoca Copper and Sulphur Mines — TIGRONEY WEST

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Avoca Copper and Sulphur Mines — TIGRONEY WEST
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Ruins of various copper and sulphur mainly open cast mines, established c.1850. The grouping comprises now mainly ruinous buildings tall industrial chimneys and various tramways. The buildings are all roofless and are constructed in granite while the chimneys are constructed either in brick or a mixture of brick and stone. Large scars are still visible across the landscape.

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