Borrowdale and Derwent Water - Force Crag Mine Open Day

History, engineering, geology, geography, archaeology -Force Crag Mine has it all.
Join a guided tour to explore the processing mill and other remains. Discover the story of the last mineral mine to be worked in the Lake District. You could almost believe the miners had just left for the day. In amongst the Lake District fells above Braithwaite, discover what was once a hive of industry. The mining of lead, zinc and barites took place at Force Crag for over 200 years and while production cease

A National Trust Event - Start 10:30. End 15:30. Meet at Force Crag Mine at the head of the Coledale Valley (Grid Ref 198 216) or, meet at the Noble Knott car park (see below) for a lift via National

Borrowdale and Derwent Water Cumbria

Thu 1 Sep 2016

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