On the coastal path to the south-west of St Agnes can be found Wheal Coats. Mining has taken place at this location in one form or another for centuries. The Wheal Coates mine as we know it opened in 1802 and was worked until its closure towards the end of the century. It was re-opened for a short period between 1911 and 1913 when it was finally closed.


Here can be seen the remains of two engine houses, Stamps and Whim Engine Houses located on the cliff top. The steam engines in these buildings were used to raise and crush tin and copper ore from the mines below ground.