Bird Mine
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Location
Altitude: 353 Grid Ref: SK 15754 81188
Access
Unknown
Description
The impressive 100m deep shaft has been recently capped by PDHM's with a fine galvanised steel grill. Access hatch in the center requires a 'Derbyshire key'
Free hang all the way (No rebelays known at the time of writing). 3 short levels lead off the main shaft.
The bottom of the shaft is blind.
Extreme care is needed with the ginging at the top of the shaft.
History
18C Lead mine
References
Caves of the Peak District (p35), DW Gill & JS Beck 1991.
