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Original mine entrance

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Description and History of Site:-

Original mine entrance of 1848 to the Maynard Royalty that later became the Travelling Drift of Loftus Mine is seen on the eastern side of Skinningrove Beck where the Main Seam is just above beck level.
See also NYK00694.


Further Reading and References:-

Chapman, S. 1998. The Loftus Mines, Skinningrove. P. Tuffs.


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Key Words :- ironstone mine

Address :- Skinningrove, Loftus, North Yorkshire, TS13 4AS
Grid Ref :- NZ 71280 19400
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.564817 , Long -0.899126
Local Authority :- Redcar and Cleveland District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Contributor :- Charles Morris - 24 June 2015

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