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Snailbeach and District Railway Gallery

Snailbeach Lead Mines

Snailbeach was once one of the most productive lead mines in the world. Several funded projects over the last twenty years have restored many areas and buildings including Black Tom shaft headgear and recently restored ‘jigger’, the Locomotive Shed, Miners’ “Dry”, Winding Engine House and the Blacksmiths Shop. There are also many other buildings to explore including the Compressor House and Cornish Engine house.

These buildings are spread out on many levels across the whole site, and linked by a circular walk, although areas may be withheld from public access to respect residents’ privacy. The Shropshire Mines Trust has been active in the restoration of the mine, and still continues to be involved as custodians. There is a Visitor Centre, which is open on specific days or by appointment only and guided tours can be arranged.
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  • View to the White Hillock Tip worked by the Halvans Company from the Black Hillock Tip.

    View to the White Hillock Tip worked by the Halvans Company from the Black Hillock Tip.

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    View to the White Hillock Tip worked by the Halvans Company from the Black Hillock Tip.

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Niagara mineral processing screens displayed on the loading dock of the Snailbeach and District Railway.

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Niagara mineral processing screens displayed on the loading dock of the Snailbeach and District Railway.

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Niagara mineral processing screens displayed on the loading dock of the Snailbeach and District Railway.

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    The two storey mine office building viewed from the SDR loading dock.

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    A recovered grizzly from the mine.

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    A recovered grizzly from the mine.

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    The mine explosives magazine a doubled wall building which would have had a lighthly constructed roof to enable any blast to go upwards should there have been an accident. It is located, was was customary with these buildings, at a safe distance from any of the other mine facilities.

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    A partially filled Adit near Perkin's Level.

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    The entrance to Perkin's Level (aka Robert's Level) was the last section of the underground works to be operated commercially for the extraction of Barites.

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    View into Perkins Level - note the tally board on the right to ensure visitors are checked into and out of the mine.

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    View into Perkins Level - note the tally board on the right to ensure visitors are checked into and out of the mine.

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    View into Perkins Level - note the tally board on the right to ensure visitors are checked into and out of the mine.

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    The entrance to Perkin's Level (aka Robert's Level) was the last section of the underground works to be operated commercially for the extraction of Barite.

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    The entrance to Perkin's Level (aka Robert's Level) was the last section of the underground works to be operated commercially for the extraction of Barite.

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    View to Upper Works

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    The Upper Works - the final section of Snailbeach Mine to close around 1955. it was linked to Perkin's / Robert's Level by a tramway. The building which originally housed a jigger was built in 1930.

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    The Upper Works - the final section of Snailbeach Mine to close around 1955. it was linked to Perkin's / Robert's Level by a tramway. The building which originally housed a jigger was built in 1930. This is a close up of a couple of kibbles used for raise ore from a shaft. Two of the tramway tubs can be seen in the background.

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    The Upper Works - the final section of Snailbeach Mine to close around 1955. it was linked to Perkin's / Robert's Level by a tramway. The building which originally housed a jigger was built in 1930.

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    The Upper Works - the final section of Snailbeach Mine to close around 1955. it was linked to Perkin's / Robert's Level by a tramway. The building which originally housed a jigger was built in 1930.

  • Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    Snailbeach Lead Mine, Shropshire - May 28, 2020

    The Upper Works - the final section of Snailbeach Mine to close around 1955. it was linked to Perkin's / Robert's Level by a tramway. The building which originally housed a jigger was built in 1930.

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