Surveys and Maps
Other Mining Sites
National Library of Scotland - Historical Ordnance Survey maps from 1860s onwards, many have been georeferenced into seamless layers.
Coal mining plans- coal mining plans Scotland
Coal Authority Interactive map - Map showing areas of coal mine entrances, shallow workings and coal outcrops.
BGS Viewer - Map from the British Geological Survey showing the geology around the country
Non-Coal Mining Plans - Database from the British Geological Survey with a large amount of old mine plans. Just drop them an email if the plan isn't loading.
Peak District Caving Mine/Cave Surveys - Collection of Surveys of mines/caves in the Peak District
Mindat - Mineral based site with map feature
ArchiUK - Old maps
Scottish Cave and Mine Database - Map based database of mines and caves in Scotland
CATMHS Archive - Scanned in maps of mines in Northern England
Historical Mining InformationScottish Mining - Information on the history of Scottish mining
NAMHO - National Association of Mining History Organisations
Subterrania Britannica - Detailed history of some mines with pictures
Healey Hero - History of Coal mines in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire in chronological order
Staffordshire Past Track - Historical photos of Staffordshire managed by the councils archive service
North Staffordshire Coalfield - Historical Information about the North Staffordshire Coalfield
Heroes of Mine - A history of the UK mine rescue service
Hendrecoed- Hendrecoed Welsh mining history
Flintshire Lead Mining - An information resource by the late Cris Ebbs
Early Mines Research Group - For old old stuff
Fife Pits - All about the pits, in Fife.
Scottish Shale - A good directory of Shale mines in the Central Belt of Scotland.
Mining Journal Archive - Archive of Mining Journal 1835-2012
Colliery Guardian - Archive of the Colliery Guardian - The industry paper of coal mining in the UK
Hathi Trust - Extensive digital library
Selby Coalfield - A site dedicated to the history of the Selby Coalfield
Wigan World - Local history site dedicated to Wigan. Includes articles on Parkside and Park Collieries
Current Mining InformationPenmorfa - Mainly focuses on the remains of the North Wales Slate industry
Industrial Gwent - Remains of industry, mostly consisting of South Wales
Coflein - Catalouge of archaeological remains from the Welsh government
Remains of the Welsh Slate industry - Recent pictures from remains of the Welsh Slate industry
Hendrecoed - Dave Linton's web site featuring:
Meirioneth Manganese - Information as well as an index of the manganese industry of Meirioneth
Wilkinson's Gazeteer - The late Jeremy Wilkinson's gazeteer of over 9,000 North Wales site. Search Gazeteer
Aerial Ropeways of NorthWales - List of aerial ropeways associated with mining and quarrying in north Wales.
Other Mining Sites
Coal, Colliery and Mining Forum - Does what it says on the tin
Welsh Coal mines - Brilliant database and forums based on the coalfields of South Wales
UKcaving - Covers some mines as well, mainly in the Peak District
Terminology -terms of the pit
MineExplorer.com - Roy Fellows' site - packed with lots of useful resources including; the David Bick archives, the 1910 St Just geological survey, and much more.
Cambrian Mines- owners and access for the mines, also the home of Flintshire Lead mining
NAL - For the preservation of historic remains and the access of underground sites
Go Below - The ultimate underground adventure
Rust oysters- More information about these strange specimens
Ffestiniog Railway Photo Archive - Historical photos from the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway
Merthyr History Website - Merthyr Tydfil history website - General Merthy articles as well as some mining related
Caving/Mining Clubs/OrganisationsBritish Caving Association list of Clubs - List of clubs affiliated with the BCA
UCET - Exploring group covering Mines and Caves, mainly in North Wales. Forum has some good information as well.
Derbyshire Caving association - Providing Access, Conservation and training in the Peak District
Peak District caving.info - DCA database of mine/Caves in the Peak Distrcit
The Mine Explorer Society - Good site with loads of trip reports and photos. Based around Nenthead area
Northern Mines Research Society - Covers most mines in Northern England
Shropshire Caving & Mining Club - Active club covering the Shropshire area
Shropshire Mines Trust - Preserving Shropshire's mining heritage
WCMS - Wealden cave & mine society
Welsh Mines Society - Covers wales
Peak District Mines Historical Society - History of mines in the Peak District; includes a fantastic collection of historical mine surveys
Nenthead Mines Society - Owners of Nenthead mines
Equipment/Book SuppliersMoore Books - Mining and Industrial Archaeology books
ABE Books - Large general bookseller
Roy Fellows' Cap Lamps - Handmade head torches made by exploring veteran Roy Fellows
Starless River - Underground gear and SRT supplies
Inglesport - Supplier of Underground/caving equipment
Scurion - Hardcore lamps
See also Buddle Pit hosted resources at the Buddlepit Library
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