Yorkshire Dales Lead Mining
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About Yorkshire Dales Lead Mining
Discover the hidden history of lead mining in the Yorkshire Dales
An app that will help you discover the hidden history of lead mining in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Lead mining was once big business in the Yorkshire Dales and everywhere you go you will eventually spot a ruined smelt mill, spoil heaps or mine entrances. This free app is designed to help you safely explore some of these fascinating sites and find out more about the industry and the people who worked in it. You will find short descriptions, location information and photos for 18 key lead mining sites, plus seven walking routes all plotted onto Ordnance Survey mapping. There are also two audio trails; links to a video tour; panoramas; accessibility tips and lots of useful visitor information such as places to eat; accommodation links; public toilets and car parks. A separate section contains some fun stuff for kids to do while you are out and about exploring. Finally we have included a lead mine ghost story and information on a recent art and poetry project based on Grassington Moor.
Produced by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and funded by Historic England.
An app that will help you discover the hidden history of lead mining in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Lead mining was once big business in the Yorkshire Dales and everywhere you go you will eventually spot a ruined smelt mill, spoil heaps or mine entrances. This free app is designed to help you safely explore some of these fascinating sites and find out more about the industry and the people who worked in it. You will find short descriptions, location information and photos for 18 key lead mining sites, plus seven walking routes all plotted onto Ordnance Survey mapping. There are also two audio trails; links to a video tour; panoramas; accessibility tips and lots of useful visitor information such as places to eat; accommodation links; public toilets and car parks. A separate section contains some fun stuff for kids to do while you are out and about exploring. Finally we have included a lead mine ghost story and information on a recent art and poetry project based on Grassington Moor.
Produced by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and funded by Historic England.
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What are users saying about Yorkshire Dales Lead Mining
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Fantastic site for learning about the history of lead mining.
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What a great way to explore our hidden past. Takes you to some really hidden corners and the mapping is just brilliant
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Great app. Full of useful information. The video trail for Old Gang is superb leading you from one area to another, explaining the significance of each in a clear and concise manner. Just brilliant.
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I have previously explored these areas extensively and this app does a fantastic job of covering all the main points. The walks are a great way of exploring the large areas of historical industrial mining.