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Shawside Level Lead Mine (United Kingdom)

Shawside Level, Nenthead, Cumbria. OS Ref: NY78474277.

The is a small level that was probably driven by the London Lead Company in around 1819/20 when they were testing the Hangingshaw West of Nent Vein in the Firestone Sill. Records show that a little ore was raised from the Tumbler Beds.

The level is gated and collapsed.

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