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Spar Gells Mine - Wirksworth, Derbyshire
Spar Gells mine near Wirksworth is one of the many ancient mines in Derbyshire. Accessed by either of two shafts - one ~120' deep, the other ~180' - the mine's main feature is an impressive hading stope. These photos were taken on a visit to the mine with the Wirksworth Mines Research Group
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'Old Man' workings in Spar Gells Mine, Wirksworth
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'Old Man' workings in Spar Gells Mine, Wirksworth, showing stacked "deads" either side of the passage. The roof of the passage features excellent "herring bone" stone stemples. |
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