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This famous lead mine in Shropshire, once renowned as the "richest per
acre of ground in Europe", has had a long and varied history. It is thought
that the Romans once mined the site, although its most productive period was the
hundred years between the 1780's and the 1880's.
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Workings on the 1,000 metre long Snailbeach vein for lead, zinc and baryte,
have left numerous shafts, buildings and waste tips, all of which have gradually
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This production traces the rise and fall of Snailbeach through the use of
historic photographs, animated plans and sections, and unique video footage
recorded deep underground.
Produced in association with the Shropshire Caving & Mining Club in
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For more information on Snailbeach see the Snailbeach Lead mine Site
Feature.
Snailbeach is the subject of several compilations.
This title features MineCam footage.
The images on this
page are taken from the video.
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- Written by Kelvin Lake
- Narrated by Peter Eggleston
- NGR: (126) SJ 374 022
- Running time: 20 mins.
- £12.95 - DVD
- Price includes worldwide delivery.
- ' PAL' and 'NTSC' versions available.
"One of the best mining films yet produced"
Industrial Heritage
"The quality is excellent" Descent
"The underground
scenes are particularly interesting" Archive
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