Botallack Mine (Crowns Engine Houses) is a landmark in Botallack, St Just, Cornwall, England, and a filming location for Poldark (2015). It is Grade I listed.
Location: Botallack, St Just, Cornwall, England
Verified facts
- Appeared in Poldark (tv, 2015) — as Clifftop engine houses used for the series' main mine scenes (Poldark family mines); also used
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-15085, SRC-15086 - Historic designation: The Crowns Engine Houses: Grade II listed building (National Heritage List for England, list entry 1143267); Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape' (inscribed 2006)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15087, SRC-15085, SRC-17343
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15085 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botallack_Mine (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15086 — https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/where-was-poldark-filmed-the-official-locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15087 — https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1143267 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17343 — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26436053 (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Botallack Mine (Crowns Engine Houses) connected to Poldark?
Botallack Mine (Crowns Engine Houses), in Botallack, St Just, Cornwall, has a documented connection to Poldark. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Botallack Mine (Crowns Engine Houses) located?
Botallack Mine (Crowns Engine Houses) is located in Botallack, St Just, Cornwall.