Mining predates 1853, and in 1865, an adit was opened on the eastern side of the hill. After being driven 130 feet into the ground, these modern workings intersected with ancient mining tunnels located over 100 feet below the surface.
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Publications (2)
- (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
