Carnarvon, New Pit

aka Carnarvon Cross Mine


Iron Mine

Jan 1st, 2024 from NMRS by Buddle-Bot



Somerset & West Dorset
Brendon Hill
51.099699, -3.40027
ST 0205 3431
Private Land
398m
#12,083


Accessed via a siding off the West Somerset Mineral Railway (WSMR) and situated opposite Carnarvon Old Pit, commenced operations in 1866. Initially, it yielded significant quantities of high-quality ore. However, despite its promising start, the mine ceased operations in 1882. Today, the ruins of its buildings have been designated as an ancient monument. Both Carnarvon and Raleigh’s Cross mines faced significant water-related challenges, prompting the installation of intricate drainage and flood prevention systems to manage the complex interlocking drainage issues.



Publications (3)

  • (1919); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol IX - Iron Ores - Durham, East Cumb., North Wales, Derbyshire, IOM, Bristol, Somerset, Devon & Cornwall; 96 pages
  • Dines, Henry George (1956); BGS - Regional Memoirs - Metalliferous Mining Region of South West England Vol2, The; 335 pages
  • Heal, Veryan (1996); PDMHS (Peak District Mines Historical Society) 13-2 Win - Investigation and Management of Industrial Sites within Exmoor National Park; 4 pages (130-133)





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