Levant mine appears on Martyn's map of Cornwall of 1748, but only came together as a mine in 1820. It is best known for its 1919 disaster when the mine's rather antiquated man engine collapsed.

On 20 October 1919, a wooden transportation system called a "Man Engine" collapsed, killing 31 men in the Levant tin and copper mine. The mine near St Just will be closed on Sunday to hold a ...

Levant Mine and Beam Engine is one of over 200 attractions around the UK that Blue Peter badge holders can get into for free. Each child must be accompanied by a full paying adult. Before you ...