Jan 23, 2026
Dating back to the 1680s, Magpie Mine only closed in the 1950s, making it the last working lead mine in Derbyshire. Full directions Click below for a pdf including stage-by-stage details of the route with photos and a map, as well as links to car parks and public...
Apr 7, 2024
Above: Maps from the 1890s show Magpie Mine as ‘Disued’. But it wouldn’t finally close until 1953. Lying just south of the small village of Sheldon, the ruins of Magpie Mine can be seen from quite a distance. The site is on public footpaths and...
