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Ironstone Mine at Grove Heads AKA Groove Heads Mine (Ireshopeburn)

This site is the remains of a 19th century leadworking site and a 20th century iron ore mine. Mining took place here until 1942. Traces of several shafts and a level can be seen. (1)
D4204
Georgian (1714 to 1830)
Victorian (1837 to 1901)
Mid 20th Century (1933 to 1966)
Desk Based Assessment of the industrial archaeology of the North Pennines, 1993-1994; Newcastle City Archaeology Unit


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