Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum
From very early times, men were delving into the hard rock of
Cumbria to wrest a living from the earth. As early as the 12th
Century there is evidence of mining and quarrying in Cumbria,
and it is impossible to believe that the Romans did not prospect
here for metalliferous ores during their occupation of Britain.
All over Cumbria there is physical evidence of this industry to
be seen and here, at Threlkeld, we would like to show you the
history and methods of our quarrying and mining heritage.
All over Cumbria and the Lake District lead, copper, zinc, baryte,
tungsten, graphite, fluorite and coal were being mined and stone
quarried. From the early days of handchipping by candle light
under the earth to the operations of the giant earth movers of
modern times, here at Threlkeld they tell the story.
Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum, Threlkeld (beside A66,
4 miles East of Keswick)
Contact 017687 79747
Website: www.earthlines.co.uk/threlkeld
Open: Daily and all bank holidays from March 9th until
october 31st 10.00am - 5.00pm
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