West Rigg


Iron Mine

Jan 1st, 2024 from NMRS by Buddle-Bot



The slitt vein is an exposed vein composing of worthless quartz.
Northern Pennines
Westgate
54.747767, -2.139317
NY 9113 3921
Private Land
397m
#11,516


This disused ironstone quarry, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), features the Slitt Vein, which has been preserved as an upstanding central ridge. Within this ridge, the innermost galena deposits were worked by the miners of old.



1950 J. & A. Bainbridge



Publications (2)

  • (1952); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol IV - Fluorspar; 162 pages
  • BGS - Mine Plans (large, zoomable) - Red & Slitt Veins West Section; 1 pages


The slitt vein is an exposed vein composing of worthless quartz.



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