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Ivy Scar Mine workings

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Description and History of Site:-

Remains of extensive mining complex worked since at least medieval time. Modern reworking for barytes (Barium Sulphate).


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Key Words :- mine workings lead barytes

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public footpath

Address :- Carperby, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3LA
Grid Ref :- SD 98681 90279
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.308109 , Long -2.021774
Local Authority :- Richmondshire District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Earthworks only
Contributor :- John Suter - 16 April 2018

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