Opening in 1867 the Long Rake Spar Fluorite Mine was a calcite mine and a lovely trip.

Explorers: Thompski, j3bu

Opening in 1902 Holme Bank was a Chert mine that closed between 1960. It’s a nice little mine in a beautiful area.

Middleton Limestone Mine was a limestone mine (with a secondary smaller lead mine) opening in 1959 and finally closing in 2005. With 40 staff (16 working underground)

5 levels and between 30 and 75 miles of road ways doesn’t even begin to describe the scale of this place. She’s a big lady.

Awesome.

Further Reading:

Wirksworth.org.uk