Peak District Caving

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Magpie Mine

Entrance of Magpie Mine

Access

Mine complex is near Sheldon and signposted on all roads. Site controlled by PDMHS. Shaft in complex, and permanently capped: no access. Sough tail on the River Wye, controlled by Chatsworth Estates: access rarely granted.

References

Willies, L.M., Roche, V.S., Worley, N.E., & Ford, T.D. (1971), , P.D.M.H.S. Special Publication No.3., , Peak District Mines Historical Society
Worley, N.E. (1975), , Bull. P.D.M.H.S. Vol.6. No.1., pp.28-32. Survey., Peak District Mines Historical Society
Butcher, N.J.D. (1975), , Bull. P.D.M.H.S. Vol.6. No.2., pp.65-70. Survey, Peak District Mines Historical Society
Barker, I. & Beck, J.S. (2010), , Caves of the Peak District, p. 305, DCA

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