Belmont Ironstone Mine
I’m posting no exact location for this one as its in a popular woodland area.
A fine set of wooden supports exist a short way into the mine, although the vast majority have long ago rotted away to stumps
The roof of the drift is high due to its northly location in the area, the ironstone thins and reduces in iron contents as you move to the south.
The explorable area of the drift ends after about 50m with all passages become blocked, although the cross pattern of the bord and pillar workings are clearly visible.
September 3rd, 2008 at 9:42 am
Well done for finding this site!
Has anyone posted any details of the ‘new’ Belmont mine area yet? This lies on what is now the site of Hunter Hill Farm just behind the modern housing estate. The main drift is visible, although infilled, and there are other items such as the powder magazine and stables still in existance. Local knowledge points to further remnants still existing in the area such as air shafts etc but these have not been logged anywhere. Any ideas anyone?