Natural landmarks · North West England
Force Crag Mine
In or near Braithwaite.
Force Crag Mine — a other in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
Stephen Darlington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Force Crag Mine is a other located in england-north-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Force Crag Mine SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Buttermere Fells SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Force Crag Mine is an abandoned mineral mine located in North-East England. It is notable for its historical significance in the mining industry, particularly for its production of barytes and fluorspar. The site reflects the region's industrial heritage and offers insights into mining practices of the past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.5834, -3.2405
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2866274459 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Force Crag Mine?
- Force Crag Mine is in North-East England, United Kingdom.
- What is Force Crag Mine?
- Force Crag Mine — a other in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Force Crag Mine?
- Its coordinates are 54.5834°, -3.2405°.
- Is Force Crag Mine a protected site?
- Yes — Force Crag Mine is part of the Force Crag Mine SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Force Crag Mine free to visit?
- Yes, Force Crag Mine is free to enter.