Mine Adit, Eylesbarrow, SW Dartmoor UK
N 50° 29.821 W 003° 59.112
30U E 430124 N 5594357
A mine adit on South West Dartmoor.
Waymark Code: WM326T
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/28/2008
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This mine adit is part of the Eylesbarrow mining complex.
Eylesbarrow Mine, which operated between 1814 and 1852 has been described as one of Dartmoor’s most important mines. The mine is spread over a large area, there is a variety of granite structures and features including stamping mills, a smelting house, wheelpits, leats, tramways, shafts and adits.
Mine Type: Abandoned Mine
Mineral Collecting: No
Material Mined: Non-Precious Metal
Operation: Underground Mine
Surface Features: Yes
KNOWN DANGERS:
There was a lot of deep water coming out of the adit on the day I visited.
Any associated website: Not listed
Any Other information: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Optional photograph welcomed.