List memners might be intersted in the following tours:
Harelawhill Quarry, Canonbie - 10.30 and 13.30 on 14 September. Tour of
underground limestone workings (closed 1966)led by retired miners. Also
Miners' Reminicences exhibition in Canonbie Village Hall.
Pibble lead mine, Creetown - 13.00 on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September.
Tours led by Mike Cressey of Centre for Field Archaeology, Edinburgh who
has recently surveyed the site for Dumfries and Galloway Museums Service.
Little-known mine with impressive surface remains including Cornish engine
house, water-powered crusher, hand-dressing floors etc.
Tours are free but must be pre-booked by telephoning 01387 247543 between
9.00 and 17.00 on Monday 8 September. Organised by Solway Heritage as part
of Doors Open Days - contact Jean Atkin for more info:
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