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Walker's Earth Clay Mine (United Kingdom)


One of several adits in the Ironbridge Gorge area, this one is believed to have been worked for 'Walkers Earth' (a 'clay' formerly used in washing, soothing babies bottoms, and ladies face powder etc.). It is shown as 'Mouth of Level' on the 1849 Tithe Map. As possible ventilation chimney flue survives near the level entrance.
[WARNING: Like many levels in the Gorge this one is prone to bad air and is gated for safety reasons]

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Last updated March 8th 2015 by I.A.Recordings
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Last updated March 8th 2015 by I.A.Recordings

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Other location/mapping information:

Latitude: 52.6341951202478
Longitude: -2.48766453462889
Landranger grid reference: SJ670042
Easting: 367000
Northing: 304200

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Major Mining Region



Walker's Earth Clay Mine belongs to the Shropshire region.