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Lownathwaite Mine (Lownithwaite Mine; Lownethwaite Mine), Gunnerside Gill, Swaledale, North Pennines, North Yorkshire, England, UK

The major workings on the western side of Gunnerside Gill including the 16th Century North Hush. Later, underground workings include Dolly Level, Priscilla Level, Woodward Level, Sun Hush Level and the major (and lowest) drainage and haulage working for the area, Sir Francis Level.
The grid reference given is for Priscilla Level.
Deposits accessed by these workings were on the following veins: Lownathwaite North, Middle, & Sun; Alderson's; Moor House; Watersykes; Blind Gill; Barbara and Reformer.





UK OS Grid Reference: NY938014
Map Reference: 54°24'28"N , 2°5'43"W

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Mineral List:
Aragonite
Baryte
Calcite
Fluorite
Galena
Quartz
Sphalerite
Strontianite
Witherite


23 entries listed. 9 valid minerals.

Localities in this Region:
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  • England
    • North Yorkshire
      • North Pennines
        • Swaledale
          • Gunnerside Gill
            • Lownathwaite Mine (Lownithwaite Mine; Lownethwaite Mine)

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