About the WHS
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About the WHS
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What is a WHS?
Explore what World Heritage Site status is and why our Cornwall and west Devon mining landscapes have it.
Visiting the WHS
Find information on how to make the most of your visit to the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site.
What makes it special?
Find out how Cornish mining helped change the world. It’s a story of everyday people – hundreds of thousands of them – who had a profound effect on the landscape they lived in and the world we live in today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your questions about the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site.
