A protective grill blocking the entrance to an old shaft at the Magpie Mine in Derbyshire. The mine once mined lead ore, galena.
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.
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Location: Magpie Mine near Sheldon, DE45 1QU Derbyshire UK
Photo credit: © Brian Hartshorn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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