Specimens of adamite in the Natural History Museum, London, reportedly collected between 1953-55 by Arthur Kingsbury (1906-68), are now considered implausible and likely from Lavrion instead. This locality is one of several where Kingsbury’s reported finds are believed to be either likely or definitely falsified.
Several levels above Lowthwaite Farm, and extending a fair distance uphill. A group of SW-NE veins carrying copper and lead.
Publications (2)
- Adams, John (2nd Ed 1995); Mines of the Lake District Fells; p. 140
- Various (1920); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vols XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII - Fireclay; Arsenic & Antimony Ores; Refactory Materials, Lead & Zinc of Scotland, Rock-Salt and Brine (5 books); 777 pages
