Coniston Copper Mines
Guidebook explores the mines and relics of the copper mining industry above Coniston, at Tilberthwaite, Greenburn and Seathwaite Tarn above the Duddon valley.
Coniston Copper Mines
A field guide to the mines in the copper ore field at Coniston in the English Lake District
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Paperback - Laminated
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First
ISBN_13
9780902363366
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Reprinted
Price
£8.99
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Seasons
It's underground, but rain (not rare in the Lakes) can flood the passages.
Centres
Great and Little Langdale, Coniston village.
Difficulty
All mine workings are potentially dangerous. The author has noted places of special danger but great caution is needed at all times. Underground kit - lighting, helmets - recommended.
Must See
Industrial archaeology; an insight into the industrial past of the Lake District and how mining influenced the local landscape.
Introduction
Historical Sketch
Pumping out the water
Geological outline
Field guide for the visitor
Black Scar Workings and Sam Bottom
Route 2: Coniston Mine/ Bonsor Dressing Floors, Deep Adit Level, Cobblers and
Taylor’s Level
Route 3: Bonsor Dressing Floors to Paddy End, Levers Water and the Back Strings,
and Brim Fell Workings
Route 4: Brim Fell Route
Route 5: Tilberthwaite Region - Wetherlam, Hellen’s, Man Arm, Borlase Mines et al
Route 6: Greenburn Mine
Route 7: Seathwaite Copper Mine
Glossary
Index of sites and mines
Other reading
Lighting - a hazard to equipment
Acknowledgement
Epilogue
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