Hi Peter.
We have some examples of vein and pocket just discovered during the ongoing
survey of Giggleswick Scars, Nr Settle.
Other interesting bits some barytes and possibly galena and coal.
Any other info on this find would be welcomed.
Cheers
Phil Hudson
Project co-ordinator - North Craven Historical Research Group.
Tel 01729 825773
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Peter Claughton
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Subject: Re: Shafts near Ysceifiog, north-east Wales
> Haematite occurs
> sporadically throughout the Carboniferous Limestone of NE Wales in
> small pockets or veins. It seems to generally fill old voids in the
limestone.
> Recorded iron mining in this locality is usually late nineteenth
> century or early twentieth and the best known example is the Bodfari
> Iron Mine just 6km west of Ysceifiog.
Peter, et al.
As I recall this is the location of the only mine, an iron mine, mentioned
in the Domesday survey - so the area has a good pedigree.
Peter
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