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Scaleburn Firestone Level Lead Mine (United Kingdom)


Scaleburn Firestone Level, Nenthead, Cumbria. OS Ref: NY788437.

Most explorers know of the Firestone Level whose entrance is just under the main road, this level follows the Rampgill Vein. There is another Firestone Level which is less known that follows the Scaleburn Vein. I only become aware of this level during the research for the Scaleburn Mine Plan.

The level follows the Scaleburn Vein almost upto Chester's Cross Cut on the Horse Level, and has 4 shafts which intersect it. There are also further shafts from the level which should connect with the Top Sill Level of the Scaleburn Vein.

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Last updated December 13th 2017 by Paul Binney
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Last updated December 27th 2007 by Mr Mike

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Other location/mapping information:

Latitude: 54.7877
Longitude: -2.33119
Landranger grid reference: NY788437
Easting: 378800
Northing: 543700

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Major Mining Region



Scaleburn Firestone Level Lead Mine belongs to the Alston Moor region.

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Scaleburn Firestone Level Lead Mine was served by:

Nenthead Mill

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