The Magpie mine near Sheldon was the last working lead mine in the Peak District, closing in 1958 following many years of poor results. Lead had been mined in the Peak District at least since the time of the Romans. There's evidence of much earlier extraction dating back to the Bronze Age. Mining for lead on the Magpie site goes back about three hundred years.
Some of the remaining buildings at the Magpie mine, which is a scheduled monument, are undergoing repairs. The site is managed by the Peak District Mines Historical Society
There is an
open day at the mine on Sunday 11th September 2016 from 11.00 until
16.00; no booking required. Further details from the Mining Museum's web site.
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| Magpie Mine |
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