Magpie Mine - an ancient lead mine and agents cottage, now used as the PDMHS field centre.

2007 JOINT PDMHS / NMRS FIELD MEET

Northern Mines Research Society

Saturday 12th May 2007

£10.00 Per Person Including Lunch.

T'Owd Man

Meet at Magpie Mine (sk174682 ngr) from 09.30 onwards during which time tea/coffee will be available.

We will have the use of mini buses for the day. Cars to be left at Magpie with security staff in attendance.

10.30 am Prompt - leave for High Rake site (sk165779) where Dr. John Barnatt will give a talk & tour.

12.30 Return to Magpie for buffet lunch & guided tours of the site.

14.00 The buses will take us to Winster (sk240605), an example of a typical mining village, around which Dr. Lynn Willies will lead a guided tour.

16.00 Return to Magpie for "cuppa"/chat before leaving.

Usual walking/weather gear required. There is the opportunity of an underground trip in Devonshire Cavern /Mine lead by Dr. John Barnatt. (no more than 10 people using their own transport). Booking for this is based on a "first come, first served basis". Participants need to bring their own underground kit, helmet and lamps.

Click HERE to download a booking form

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