Peak District Caving

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Golconda Mine

Entrance of Golconda Mine

Access

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110m deep engine shaft within the Sibelco processing complex near Carsington wind farm. Access rarely allowed, and strictly by arrangement. For further information contact the Wirksworth Mines Research Group.

References

Farey, J. (1811), , A general view of the agriculture and minerals of Derbyshire. Vol. 1, p.294., B. McMillan
Puttrell, J.W. (1960), , Bull.P.D.M.H.S. Vol.1. No.2., pp.8-12., Peak District Mines Historical Society
Ford, T.D. & King, R.J. (1965), , Economic Geology Vol.60., Survey.,
Ford, T.D. & King, R.J. (1966), , Trans. C.R.G. Vol.7. No.2., pp.91-114. Survey., Cave Research Group
Barker, I. & Beck, J.S. (2010), , Caves of the Peak District, p. 151, DCA