Mines in the Lake District

[crickleymal]

Does anyone know if there are any books on the mines in the Lake District? Not just a general book on mining, more one that tells you locations and so on. We were on holiday there last week and I had a poke around on one entrance but it didn't go very far before it got waterlogged. As we want to go back up there I'd like to find a few mines worth visiting.

 

[Peter Burgess]

I am sure there are - I have a little book on Coniston Copper Mines that I bought some while ago now.

 

[barrabus]

It is still available.

I think I've seen it in Inglesport, and also Waterstones in Kendal.

 

[Peter Burgess]

Two books here - the Eric Holland one is the one I mentioned earlier.


http://www.moorebooks.co.uk/shelves/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16498&category_id=323
http://www.moorebooks.co.uk/shelves/cart.php?target=product&product_id=18448&category_id=323

 

[ChrisJC]

Access is generally controlled for the better trips, e.g. Greenside.

Coniston Coppermine is OK though I believe.

There is a thread on Aditnow on the same subject.....

Chris.

 

[crickleymal]

Access is generally controlled for the better trips, e.g. Greenside.

Coniston Coppermine is OK though I believe.

There is a thread on Aditnow on the same subject.....

I'm not really after any major trips, it's a family holiday after all. An hours pottering about at most would do.

 

[dunc]

If you're in the Coniston area then the Copper and nearby Slate mines (Moss Head, Tilberthwaite/Cathedral - two names that I can recall off the top of my head) would probably do for a short jolly or two.

Not sure about books though, other than the above mentioned.

 

[crickleymal]

OK thanks everyone. I'll have to invest in those books methinks.

 

[Ian Adams]

You could also try Thirlmere Mines by Ian Tyler (who also runs the mining museum in Keswick) - great book and full of nice grid reference numbers

Ian

 

[Maisie Syntax]

Ian Tyler has written loads of books on mines in the lakes, but one in particular sounds to be the thing youre after - 'The Lakes and Cumbriai mines guide' is a (large) pocket size book with a list of every mine in the area including grid reference and short descriptions. Have seen it on the following site

http://www.moorebooks.co.uk/shelves/cart.php?target=product&product_id=18448&category_id=323


Have a look at  http://www.keswickminingmuseum.co.uk/index.htm and give him a ring. The museum itself is quite an experience - especially if Ian's on guard when you visit.

The Eric Holland guide to coniston coppermines is a gem and very user friendly.

 

[ttxela]

I've just got back from a holiday in Coniston and Eric Hollands book is on sale in the shops there so definitely still available.

I already had a copy and it is excellent especially for just pottering. It contains sketch plans and gives a pretty good idea of what you might encounter so you can decide if a particular site is suitable for your party. It only covers copper though and not the slate workings.

I limited myself to the easier walk in levels but there was still plenty to occupy my evenings whilst Mrs T watched her "soaps".

 

[owd git]

where's Mr, Oldhams input???

 

[rhychydwr1]

where's Mr, Oldhams input???

Sorry, busy selling cave gates.