Lemonfield Mine, Oughterard, Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland
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| Latitude & Longitude (WGS84): | 53° 25' 35'' North , 9° 18' 54'' West |
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| Latitude & Longitude (decimal): | 53.4266334748, -9.31504372491 |
This mine was a Victorian-era trial shaft was sunk to a depth of about 5m. Earlier reports from around 1800 mention a small pit and opencast.
The 6" map records a shaft at ITM 512606 742644. There is no trace of this shaft today and the site is now a green field.
Mineral List
3 valid minerals.
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References
GSI Open File
Barry Flannery (personal observations 27-6-10)
Barry Flannery (personal observations 16-12-16)
Barry Flannery (personal observations 27-6-10)
Barry Flannery (personal observations 16-12-16)
Lemonfield Mine, Oughterard, Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland