Copper Plate Mine


Copper Mine

Worked from 1566

Jan 1st, 2024 from NMRS by Buddle-Bot

Mar 13th, 2025 by BertyBasset



Lake District
Grange
54.5498085, -3.1671939
NY 2460 1780
Private Land
102m
#15,698


Copper Plate vein NE-SW. Worked at quoted location near High Close where there are 300’ and 60’ levels, the later with flooded sump near entrance.

Also worked at Greenup, higher up the hillside at NY 244 177 where there is an ancient 50’ long level.


Publications (2)

  • Adams, John (2nd Ed 1995); Mines of the Lake District Fells; pp. 67-68
  • Bridge, David (1994); PDMHS (Peak District Mines Historical Society) 12-3 Sum - German Miners at Keswick and the Question of Bismuth, The; 5 pages (108-112)





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