Large and ancient opencut from lead mining on a vein called Red Rake, near Calver in Derbyshire. This vein was probably in work in the 16th Century.

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Location: Red Rake opencut, Derbyshire
Photo credit: © Phil Wolstenholme / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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