Hi all,
In our continuing adventures of exploring abandoned mines, we revisit Smallcleugh Lead Mine in Nenthead, Uk, which dates back to the 1700s. In the 3.5 hour adventure, we visit the classic Ballroom, where a huge body of ore was removed, and then onto what we have named the " Second Ballroom ", which is the largest stope I have ever seen.
A little history (Thanks mineexplorer.org)
Smallcleugh Mine was started in about 1770, looking for the continuation of Hanginshaw's West of...
UK Lead Mine Explore : Smallcleugh, Nenthead - To The 50+ Meter High 2nd Ballroom ( Vast Stope )
In our continuing adventures of exploring abandoned mines, we revisit Smallcleugh Lead Mine in Nenthead, Uk, which dates back to the 1700s. In the 3.5 hour adventure, we visit the classic Ballroom, where a huge body of ore was removed, and then onto what we have named the " Second Ballroom ", which is the largest stope I have ever seen.
A little history (Thanks mineexplorer.org)
Smallcleugh Mine was started in about 1770, looking for the continuation of Hanginshaw's West of...
UK Lead Mine Explore : Smallcleugh, Nenthead - To The 50+ Meter High 2nd Ballroom ( Vast Stope )