June 1, 2018: Lownathwaite Lead Mine, North Yorkshire

A few more images from the surreal landscapes of the abandoned Lowanthwaite Lead Mine, Swaledale. 

Original Ore Tub minus its wheels…Lownathwaite Lead Mine 1

Entrance to one of the Drifts…Lownathwaite Lead Mine 2

Entrance to Drift, now flooded….Lownathwaite Lead Mine 3

Ore Shoots from spoil heap…Lownathwaite Lead Mine 4

Remains of dressing floor…Lownathwaite Lead Mine 5

Over view of valley showing numerous spoil heaps and derelict buildings…Lownathwaite Lead Mine 6

Huge spoil heaps…Lownathwaite Lead Mine 8

Desolate place — looks like the Moon!

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