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Alderley Edge Copper Mine (United Kingdom)


A collection of mines, some joined, located in the woodland around The Edge and the Wizard PH.
The main product was copper but lead and cobalt were found in quantities.
Access is through the Derbyshire Caving Club, who regularly hold open days. Full details of the mines can be found here: [url]http://www.derbyscc.org.uk/alderley/index.html[/url] />
The main mine are:
West Mine
Wood Mine
Brynlow Mine
Hough Level
Cobalt Mine
Engine Vein

Please note photographs should be uploaded to the individual mines, the entry for Alderley Edge Copper Mines has been retained to provide a description. To find them, search for West, Wood, Brynlow etc.

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Other location/mapping information:

Latitude: 53.2925
Longitude: -2.21299
Landranger grid reference: SJ859773
Easting: 385900
Northing: 377300

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