2015

NY7341 : Tynebottom Mine

taken 11 years ago, near to Garrigill, Cumbria, England

Tynebottom Mine
Tynebottom Mine
The mine was worked by the Earl of Carlisle and Co. from 1771-98. Then by the London Lead Co. from 1798-1873; the total production was 11,529T of lead concentrates. The lead here was found in flats and extends into the hillside for some 1600ft.

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Geographical Context: Geological interest Uplands Quarrying, Mining Derelict, Disused Primary Subject: Mine
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NY7341, 25 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Matthew Hatton   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 23 May, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 27 May, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NY 7384 4184 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:46.2477N 2:24.4889W
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OSGB36: geotagged! NY 7384 4185
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