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. It is still
possible to 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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The Flats
Part 2
More new flats discovered and some supprising connections.
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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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Show
Mine, Daughter Introductions to Mine Exploring
It's about time to
get our young fillies underground.
(Alison,
Hannah, Karli, Jet the Dog, Lucy, Mike, Pete, Sarah and Sal), 7th July
2013. |
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The Flats
Part 1
A return to Carr's Mine to explore the flats that are part of
the beyond the show mine tour, including some that are not.
(Karli,
Ian, Mike and Pete), 27th March 2010. |
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