Winding gear at the Long Engine House, Magpie Mine near Sheldon in Derbyshire Peak District. The whole site is a free visitor attraction.

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Winding gear at the Long Engine House at the remains of the Magpie Mine, near Sheldon, Derbyshire. The ruins are a Scheduled Monument and are protected by law. The mine is always open to visitors, free of charge. It is cared for and maintained by the Peak District Mines Historical Society. Lead mining was carried out on this site for ovber 250 years.

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Magpie Mine, Sheldon, DE45 1QU,Derbyshire UK
Photo credit: © Brian Hartshorn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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