The Carrock mine stands out as the sole British tungsten deposit outside of southwestern England that saw commercial exploitation. Its economic viability fluctuated, with notable peaks during World War I. The mine’s last operational phase occurred in the 1970s. The north-south tungsten-bearing veins, renowned for yielding fine scheelite, apatite, and other minerals, intersect with east-west lead veins. This interaction between the two mineralizations has led to the formation of intriguing supergene minerals.
1863-1865 J.J. & J.R. Tustin 1904-1906 Carrock Mines Ltd 1907-1912 Cumbrian Mining Co. Ltd 1913 Anthony Wilson 1914-1923 Carrock Syndicate Ltd 1932-1941 Cumberland Silica Co. 1942-1943 Non-Ferrous Mineral Development Ltd 1981 Carrock Fell Minin
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Publications (6)
- (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
- (1923); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol I - Tungsten & Manganes Ores; 93 pages
- (1987); CATMHS - Trip Report 17 05 - Carrock Mien; 2 pages
- (1988); CATMHS - Trip Report 06 03 - Carrock Mine; 1 pages
- (2001); BGS - Mineral Resource Development Maps & Plans - Cumbria - Report; 83 pages
- 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)
