Holway Level Mine, Holywell
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Holway Level Mine, Holywell
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 31 Jul 2022
This is the entrance to the Holway Level, a two mile tunnel that lead to one of the most productive lead mines in Britain. The Level drained the water from the mine and also allowed the ore to be brought out by boat. The tunnel was developed into a tourist attraction in 1788. The galena in the mine contained up to 80% lead and 12% silver. Since 1917 this level has supplied St Winefride's well as the original supply was interrupted by the construction of the Milwr Tunnel.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.278008
Longitude
-3.224933