Botallack is on the Tin Coast of west Cornwall, near the town of St Just, between St Ives and Land's End, with the engine houses cared for by the National Trust.

What is Botallack known for?

It is known for the Crowns engine houses set against the cliffs and its tin and copper mining heritage, recognised as part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining World Heritage Site.

Was Botallack used in Poldark?

Yes. Botallack's mine buildings featured in the BBC's Poldark series, standing in for the fictional mines of the storyline.

Place guide3 min readUpdated 8 Apr 2026

By the Down The Cove editorial team

Botallack

is one of Cornwall's most dramatic mining landscapes, where the famous Crowns engine houses cling to the cliffs below St Just on the wild Tin Coast. Part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site and a familiar Poldark filming location, it tells the story of mines whose tunnels once ran far out beneath the sea.

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Botallack is the location of the Wheal Owles Engine House which is featured in the BBC Poldark Series as Wheal Leisure More images of the stunning Poldark locations can...

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Botallack is the location of the Wheal Owles Engine House which is featured in the BBC Poldark Series as Wheal Leisure

More images of the stunning Poldark locations can be seen in the book that accompanies the BBC Series, The World of Poldark by Emma Marriott

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Where is Botallack?: Botallack is on the Tin Coast of west Cornwall, near the town of St Just, between St Ives and Land's End, with the engine houses cared for by the National Trust.
What is Botallack known for?: It is known for the Crowns engine houses set against the cliffs and its tin and copper mining heritage, recognised as part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining World Heritage Site.
Was Botallack used in Poldark?: Yes. Botallack's mine buildings featured in the BBC's Poldark series, standing in for the fictional mines of the storyline.

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