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Site record MDR6768 - Eyam, Carlswark Mine

Type and Period (1)

  • (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1900 AD? (approximately))

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  • None recorded

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Mixture of natural cavern and mine accesible and very frequently used by cavers, novice standard and upward. Experience possible of underground mining conditions. Now connected (for cave divers) to Merlin Mire (1) Entrances: 'Resurgence' SK22077580; 'Eyam Dale Shaft' SK21847596, 'Gin' SK22077581; 'Stub Scrin' SK21847603. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Index: Willies, L. W.. 1982. Peak Park Treasures C146. C146.
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Ford, T (ed). 1977. Limestones and Caves of the Peak District.

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Grid reference Centred SK 2181 7587 (650m by 160m) (Centred on)
Civil Parish EYAM, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Jul 18 2019 1:40PM

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