Show on mapThe two capped shafts at Liverton are unusually close together.
 
The smaller diameter upcast shaft plaque reads :-
Mine Shaft
Depth 143m
Dia 3.75m
Capped 7-4-90
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The larger downcast shaft reads
Mine Shaft
Depth 143m
Dia 4.53m
Capped 8-5-90
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The rest of the area including the shale tips has been heavily landscaped with a couple of nearby buildings being the only clue to the once industrial site.
 
Thanks Chris – did not know this one was here. I suppose it has always been in the shadow of its more illustrious neighbour at Skinningrove, and therefore not had the same degree of publicity. Having said that however I believe Simon has written one of his excellent guides to the site (probably one of the only ones I haven’t got yet!). Definitely worth a visit when I am next in the area.
In addition the plaques appear to be manufactured in the same style as the ones at Lumpsey.
At the top of the lane leading to the site there is a concrete base which I believe is related to one of the former mine buildings. In addition the new row of houses built nearby is called ‘Ironstone Way’ which is an interesting link to the past……
I am just now getting into Simon’s book on the subject of Liverton Ironstone Mine, which makes for a fascinating read. What is not as well known is the fact that the settlement was originally named ‘New London’ due to the fact that the promoters of the mine were all London based….