Cornwall & West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site

Mining heritage, industrial landscapes, and historic routes across Cornwall and Devon

The Cornwall & West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site spans a series of historic mining districts across Cornwall and west Devon, where engine houses, mine workings, ports, and industrial settlements reflect the region's global importance during the mining era. The landscape preserves the remains of an industry that shaped communities, transport routes, and the wider character of South West England.

Connected to routes including the South West Coast Path and a network of inland trails, the site forms part of a wider network of landscapes and places across Cornwall and Devon. The Cornwall & West Devon Mining Landscape links industrial heritage, coastal scenery, and historic routes across one of England's most distinctive cultural landscapes.