One of the oldest mines in the district, it boasts several levels and numerous old shafts. Adits include Shieldridge Bridge Level, Barneycraig Level, and Coalcleugh Level. Today, the workings associated with this mine can be accessed from Rampgill Level in Nenthead.
1877-1881 W.B. Beaumont 1950 Allendale Metalliferous Mining Co.
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Publications (9)
- (1923); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol XXV - Lead & Zinc: Northumberland and Alston Moor; 128 pages
- (1952); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol IV - Fluorspar; 162 pages
- BGS - Mine Plans (large, zoomable) - Barneycraig And Swinhopehead Mines.; 1 pages
- BGS - Mine Plans (large, zoomable) - Barneycraig And Swinhopehead Mines.; 1 pages
- BGS - Mine Plans (large, zoomable) - Coalcleugh/swinhopehead; 1 pages
- Coalcleugh Mineral District; 1 pages
- Critchley, Martin F. (1984); PDMHS (Peak District Mines Historical Society) 09-1 Sum - History and Workings of the Nenthead Mines, Cumbria, The; 50 pages (1-50)
- Wallace, William (1890); AlstonMoor; Its Pastoral People Mines and Miners; 256 pages
- Willies, L. (1979); PDMHS (Peak District Mines Historical Society) 07-3 Mar - Technical Development in Derbyshire Lead Mining, 1700-1880; 35 pages (117-151)
