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Nenthead Mines

Nenthead (Settlement), Cumberland (County [UK]), England


View Larger MapDescription of institution: Nenthead Mines is a historic place at Nenthead, near Alston, in Cumbria, UK. This remote valley is covered by remains from the lead and zinc mining industry of the North Pennines, including mine entrances, watercourses, dressing-floors and buildings.

 URL:https://www.nentheadmines.com/ Other Links: https://pdmhs.co.uk/MiningHistory/Bulletin%209-1%20-%20The%20History%20and%20Workings%20of%20the%20Nenthead%20Mines,%20Cumbria.pdf -