1970

SK2277 : New Engine Mine, Eyam Edge

taken 54 years ago, near to Eyam, Derbyshire, England

New Engine Mine, Eyam Edge
New Engine Mine, Eyam Edge
One of the deepest lead mining shafts in the Peak District, that of New Engine Mine worked part of the very productive Eyam Edge Vein. The shaft was sunk through sandstone and shale and ultimately reached 1092 feet in depth. The steam engine here was made in Sheffield by Davy Brothers and installed in 1863 and worked here until 1884. The engine's beam is reputedly still wedged part way down the shaft, which is now capped by concrete. Regrettably, the fine chimney shown here has since been demolished. To the left, in the distance, is the site of Ladywash Mine, last worked for fluorspar but, like its neighbour, is now disused.

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SK2277, 36 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Richard Bird   (more nearby)
Date Taken
16 March 1970   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 5 February, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 22418 77405 [1m precision]
WGS84: 53:17.5882N 1:39.9085W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 2244 7735
View Direction
North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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