Magpie Mine, Sheldon, Derbyshire, November 2012

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It's been done before on here but not for a while. We went on a very cold day with the wind chill close to zero degrees. A nice little explore this one. Easily accessable but semi-derelict.

Lead mining first started at Magpie mine about 250 years ago. A number of buildings are still in tact. The winding gear and engine at the site today date back to the 1950s. The mine was prone to flooding and the big building at the site is a Cornish Beam Engine that was built in 1840 to drain the mine. The wooden structure set away from the main mine buildings was a horse-drawn gin which was used to draw lead ore to the surface.The main shaft is over 200m deep.

On with the pictures...

First negotiate the locals...


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It's a long way down there...


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Two chimneys and a Cornish Beam Engine in the middle.


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The horse Gin used to raise the lead ore to the surface.


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A full frontal of the Cornish Beam Engine and chimney.


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Close-up of the winding gear...


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Building with cylindrical winding drum.


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Not too sure what this roofless round little building was used for.


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Really liked this photo, love the colour of the stone used in these buildings.
How were the locals? :p

Why thank you Mr Dan. Pleased to report that the Locals were very friendly. There's a really top pub near by in Sheldon where we sampled the local ale and pies. Very agreeable to the palate.
 
It's the Cock and Pullet mate. Right proper pub, just like how they should be:mrgreen:

Found it mate cheers. Looks good. Shame they don't do B&B :( I'm looking forward to what should be a great day out, and thanks for posting it up :)

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Found it mate cheers. Looks good. Shame they don't do B&B :( I'm looking forward to what should be a great day out, and thanks for posting it up :)

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My pleasure mate. Yup, that's the baby. Just like going back in time in that pub. Also close by is Monsal Head and Litton mill. Both worth a look too.
 
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