England Europe History Picture of the Day

June 1, 2018: Lownathwaite Lead Mine, North Yorkshire

Ian Cook 6/1/185:00 AM

A few more images from the surreal landscapes of the abandoned Lowanthwaite Lead Mine, Swaledale.

Original Ore Tub minus its wheels...

Entrance to one of the Drifts...

Entrance to Drift, now flooded....

Ore Shoots from spoil heap...

Remains of dressing floor...

Over view of valley showing numerous spoil heaps and derelict buildings...

Huge spoil heaps...

Desolate place -- looks like the Moon!

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