Copper Mining
Copper was first mined in the UK during the Bronze Age for the making of weapons.
Copperminers' huts overlooking Levers Water and Coniston Water in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Bonser East Shaft wheel pit and buildings, Coppermines Valley, Coniston in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Old Engine Shaft, Red Dell, Coppermines Valley, Coniston in the Lake District, Cumbria: The Old Engine Shaft dates from the 1830s, when it was sunk to replace the East Bonsor Shaft. The Thriddle incline rises in the distance.
Old Engine Shaft, Red Dell, Coppermines Valley, Coniston in the Lake District, Cumbria. The Old Engine Shaft dates from the 1830s, when it was sunk to replace the East Bonsor Shaft.
Spoilheaps from the Blue Slate Mine, Coppermines Valley, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria.
Lead mine spoilheaps, Brandlehow Bay on Derwentwater, Keswick in the the Lake District, Cumbria.
German miners renowned for their skill, were brought to Keswick in 1564. They mined extensively around Cat Bells, searching for lead, silver, copper and graphite. Spoil heaps are still visible around Brandlehow Bay.
Maiden Moor is in in the distance.
Red Rake Iron Mine in Silverdale Cove, Lancashire.
Haematite (iron ore) and copper ore were once mined here. The mine entrance and small jetty have now collapsed.
The Smelt Mill Chimney near Jenny Brown's Point, Silverdale on the Lancashire Coast.
From the 16th century copper ore was mined close to Jenny Brown’s Point. A smelt mill was built in the 18th century to separate the metal from the ore. Only the chimney, ruined jetty and a few scattered bricks remain of this small old industry.
The Smelt Mill Chimney near Jenny Brown's Point, Silverdale on the Lancashire Coast.
From the 16th century copper ore was mined close to Jenny Brown’s Point. A smelt mill was built in the 18th century to separate the metal from the ore. Only the chimney, ruined jetty and a few scattered bricks remain of this small old industry.
The Smelt Mill Chimney at Jenny Brown's Point, Silverdale, Lancashire.
From the 16th century copper ore was mined close to Jenny Brown’s Point. A smelt mill was built in the 18th century to separate the metal from the ore. Only the chimney, ruined jetty and a few scattered bricks remain of this small old industry.