Sandwith Mine


Anhydrite Mine

Worked from 1955 to 1968

Jan 1st, 2024 from NMRS by Buddle-Bot


Lake District
Whitehaven
54.522828, -3.600749
NX 9649 1535
Private Land
85m
#3,124

Two seams of anhydrite mined 400feet below ground level, 100feet below sea level. Access via pair of 3000ft drifts.

1955-1981 Solway Chemicals Ltd

Publications (1)

  • (2001); BGS - Mineral Resource Development Maps & Plans - Cumbria - Report; 83 pages

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