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A glimpse of mining past

The remains at Snailbeach are said to be the most impressive mining remains or their period anywhere in Europe. All manner of fixtures survive, including shafts, workshops, railways, a magazine and a reservoir. The mine finally closed in the 1950s.

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last updated: 22/08/07

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