Caves · South West England
West Challacombe Lead Mine workings
In or near Combe Martin.
West Challacombe Lead Mine workings — cave in england south west.
Derek Voller — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Killington Lane · 9.6 km
About
West Challacombe Lead Mine workings is a cave located in england south west. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hele, Samson's and Combe Martin Bays SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Challacombe Lead Mine workings are located in South-West England. This site features remnants of historical lead mining activities, showcasing the industrial heritage of the region. Visitors can explore the cave system and observe the geological formations associated with mining operations. The area offers insight into the mining techniques used in the past and the impact of the industry on the local landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2097, -4.0406
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Combe Martin
- Postcode
- EX34 0DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Killington Lane — 9.6 km
Sources
- osm: n9562987084 (ODbL)
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📷 5📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Challacombe Lead Mine workings?
- West Challacombe Lead Mine workings is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX34 0DL), in the parish of Combe Martin.
- What is West Challacombe Lead Mine workings?
- West Challacombe Lead Mine workings — cave in england south west.
- How do I get to West Challacombe Lead Mine workings?
- The nearest railway station is Killington Lane, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX34 0DL.
- Is West Challacombe Lead Mine workings a protected site?
- Yes — West Challacombe Lead Mine workings is part of the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Hele, Samson's and Combe Martin Bays SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to West Challacombe Lead Mine workings?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX34 0DL. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.