Beckwith's Mine

Beckwith’s Mine is located above Glen Rushen on the western slopes of South Barrule. The mine was first worked around 1839 and produced lead ore before being closed in 1879.

The main shaft was 1,100 feet deep, the bottom of which was considerably below sea level.

Today impressive ruins of the mine buildings and chimney can still be seen.

Backwith's Mine, Glen Rushen - May 28, 2007
Beckwith’s Mine, part of the Foxdale group of mines near the head of Glen Rushen opened in 1831. The engine house was constructed to house a 50” engine steam pumping engine bought from Wales to deal with high levels of water influx below ground. The mine closed in 1879 though the surface workings are well preserved including the leaning chimney despite prevailing westerly winds.
Backwith's Mine, Glen Rushen - May 28, 2007
Beckwith’s Mine, part of the Foxdale group of mines near the head of Glen Rushen opened in 1831. The engine house was constructed to house a 50” engine steam pumping engine bought from Wales to deal with high levels of water influx below ground. The mine closed in 1879 though the surface workings are well preserved including the leaning chimney despite prevailing westerly winds.
Backwith's Mine, Glen Rushen - May 28, 2007
Beckwith’s Mine, part of the Foxdale group of mines near the head of Glen Rushen opened in 1831. The engine house was constructed to house a 50” engine steam pumping engine bought from Wales to deal with high levels of water influx below ground. The mine closed in 1879 though the surface workings are well preserved including the leaning chimney despite prevailing westerly winds. This photograph (May 28, 2007) shows the mine office and Whim (winding engine) chimney.