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Arrock Black Marble Mine

Stats

GradeII
Length213
Depth
Altitude133
Location53.2213 -1.7154
OS NGRSK 191 694

Feature

  • Mine
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Entrance of Arrock Black Marble Mine

Access

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On the south side of the Sheldon road from the A6 near Ashford, 100m from the junction. Gated, on instruction of Chatsworth Estates. Very occasional access only, by arrangement with Peak District Mines Historical Society.

Warning

Mine contains collapsed areas, rotten timber supports etc.

References

Ford, T.D. (1964), , Bull. P.D.M.H.S. Vol.2. No.4., pp.179-188. Survey., Peak District Mines Historical Society
Tomlinson, J.M. (1996), Derbyshire Black Marble., P.D.M.H.S. Special Publication No.4. Survey., , Peak District Mines Historical Society
Barker, I. & Beck, J.S. (2010), , Caves of the Peak District, p. 298, DCA