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Site record MDR3350 - Dream Hole lead mine and cave, Dream Mine, Callow

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Skeleton of rhinoceros and remains of ox and deer were found in a large cavern penetrated from a lead mine called the Dream, in December 1822. It is in the hamlet of Callow about one mile west of Wirksworth, towards Hopton. (1) Dream Hole large open fissure on summit of hill. (2) Reviewed (2026), both aerial photgraphy and LiDAR (4) show fissure as still being open, but blocked by vegitation.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Buckland, W. 1823. Reliquiae Diluviance. pp 61-2, illust..
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Ford, T D. 1964. Caves of Derbyshire. p 33.
  • <3> Index: NDAT. 0561. 0561.
  • <4> Digital data: Environment Agency. 2026. LiDAR Survey Data, 1m DTM.

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Grid reference Centred SK 272 530 (28m by 17m) Centre
Civil Parish CALLOW, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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  • EDR1325
  • EDR1021

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Sep 1 2026 10:20AM

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