Aysdalegate Ironstone Mine
The shaft at Aysdalegate was sunk some time around 1868, with the mine operating until 1880. A branch of the railway ran in front of the buildings to allow loading.
The mine buildings have since been converted into residental houses, although the small central window in the last house shows this was once a winding house.
A capped shaft acts as roundabout in front of the winding house.
December 30th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Up until fairly recently, the history of ironstone mining in this area was shown in great detail at the Margrove Park centre. However I believe the displays have now been changed. There are still leaflets and books available however.
December 30th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
The railway line linking this site to the main line (somewhere near South Skelton mine) can be traced across the fields.