Carr's Mine, Nenthead,
Cumbria. OS Ref: NY785432
Carr's
Mine is divided into 2 sections, Carr's Mine also known as Carr's East of Nent
and Carr's West of Nent. Carr's Mine (East) was principally operated by the
London Lead Company from at least 1848 to 1881, though it was worked earlier as
records show that Carr's Mine is shown on the Alston Moor Plan in 1773. The
mine follows the route of the Rampgill Hangingshaw Branch Level and worked the
Smallcleugh Cross Vein, beneath the Smallcleugh Mine.
Carr's West of
Nent is not accessible as the levels are collapsed, it is possible that the
workings may once have linked to Capelcleugh High Level.
The mine
is below Smallcleugh and above Rampgill with part of it operated as a show
mine. There is no access via the showmine for exploration anymore, but from
time to time the Heritage Centre organises trips beyond the show mine.
Apparently you can still gain access from Smallcleugh Mine into the areas past
the show mine, but the routes are difficult to negotiate.
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Show Mine - Trip to document the show mine.
(Ambrose, Charlie, Christine, Karli and Mike), 22nd August
2004. |
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Beyond the
Show Mine - A trip led by Peter Wilkinson to workings not accessible to the
public.
(Heritage Centre Staff and Members), 24th May
2005. |
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