Mines & Quarries
Immigrant German miners established a significant industry, centred around Keswick, in the 16th century, going through boom and bust periods until the 19th century when it enjoyed an era of exceptional economic activity, defining the appearance of Cumbria's surface landscape that can be seen today. Mining for lead, copper and iron ore have been an important part of Cumbria's economy since Elizabethan times and copper is believed to have been worked at Coniston since the Romans. There were 4 main mining fields: West Cumbria, the Caldbeck Fells, Keswick and the Pennine escarpment. Surprisingly, given their occurrence in a relatively small geographically area, the mineralogy and species are very different, a result of the complex local geology.
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Couple having a drink at Kirkstone Hotel. 'The Struggle' approach to Kirkstone Pass from Ambleside. Lake Windermere in background.
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Shap Pink Quarry.
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Force Crag Mine from High Moss below Causey Pike. Looking across Coledale.
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Force Crag Mine from High Moss below Causey Pike. Looking across Coledale.
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Wetherlam walk from Tilberthwaite. Old Man of Coniston.
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Wetherlam walk from Tilberthwaite. Old Man of Coniston. Mines.
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Wetherlam walk from Tilberthwaite. Old Man of Coniston.
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Honister Slate Mine. Entrance.
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Honister Slate Mine. Rusty Shed.
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Honister Slate Mine. Rusty Shed.
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Honister Slate Mine. Rusty Shed.
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Honister Slate Mine. Rusty Shed.
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Honister Slate Mine. Rusty shed detail.
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Honister Slate Mine. Rusty shed detail.
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Honister Slate Mine. Rusty shed detail.
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Honister Slate Mine. Rusty Shed.
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Honister Slate Mine. Rusty shed detail.
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Honister Slate Mine.
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Coniston Coppermine area. Abstracts and Still life.
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Coniston Coppermine area. Abstracts and Still life.
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Pets Quarry below Snarker Pike.
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Pets Quarry below Snarker Pike.
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Pets Quarry below Snarker Pike.
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Cathedral Quarry near Stang End. A National Heritage site.
