Kilton Ironstone Mine
The shale heap is visible from miles around and a number of building survive on the ground.
Although one building, possible a workshop is in danger of complete collapse.
The winder house is much more sturdy as its built from reinforced concrete.
The capped 694ft shaft is also visible
In the side of a small shale heap is a small tunnel, perhaps some kind of shelter or storage area as this isnt a drift mine.
Away in the woods to the east is a small building, i initially though it may be a powder magazine but its not very sturdy and a 1950s map shows a meter house for the Cleveland Water Company in this area.
June 19th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
just reading through the kilton files when i saw your entry , i have just moved from kilton after spending 43 years there, and just to let you know the powder house is on the north east side of the shale tip , just on the bend of the small steam that runs at the bottom of the heap. you maybe knew this but i thought it was worth a mention yours sincerely D.HOLMES
September 3rd, 2008 at 9:16 am
Very informative piece on Kilton! Well done. The site is well worth a visit but you need to be aware of local ‘characters’ who use the site for paintballing games on occasion….
December 30th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
The rail link up to the junction near Lumpsey can still be followed today, although it is rather overgrown/muddy in places.