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The best industrial heritage sites to visit in the Lake District, from copper and slate mines, to bobbin mills, damns and tanneries. Many sites free to visit.
Lake District. This area, now called Cumbria, to the west of the M6, includes the western part of Cumberland, part of Westmorland and North Lancashire. Most of the area covered by the Lake District National Park is made up of three broad bands of rock, trending from SW to NE.
Rain and water in general are a miner’s enemies. Coniston is no exception. The copper mines occupy an extremely wet part of the Lake District. As early as 1602 the miners built walls...
This Map of the Lake District is a tool to help you explore Lakelands fells, lakes, valleys and villages. View the intricate detail of the OpenStreetMap, experience stunning 3D images in the Google Earth download, and use the Ordnance Survey Map for its outstanding mapping detail.
4 dni temu · Lake District, famous scenic region and national park in the administrative county of Cumbria, England. It occupies portions of the historic counties of Cumberland, Lancashire, and Westmorland. The national park covers an area of 866 square miles (2,243 square km). It contains the principal English.
Mines in The Lake District. Metal mining has a long history in the Lake District, dating back to the Roman era. It played an important role in the economy of the Lake District. It provided jobs and income for many people in the region. However, metal mining also had a negative impact on the environment.
Coniston Copper Mine Trails and Resources. On this page you can download and print self-guided trails to help you find your way around the Coniston Copper sites and to identify what you are...
