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Cambokeels Fluorite Mine


Cambokeels Mine initially opened as a lead mine in 1847, but this has closed by 1871. In 1906 it was re-opened, but as a fluorspa mine. It was abandoned in 1989.

Westgate Fluorspar Mining
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Mine buildings, Cambokeels

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Cambokeels mine level

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Cambokeels mine incline

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Cambokeels mine

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Derelict Building

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Cambokeels mine tippler

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Cambokeels mine plant

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Cambokeels mine incline

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Cambokeels tippler shed

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Cambokeels

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Cambokeels (Fluorspar)

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https://metalanddust.org/2015/09/12/cambokeels-fluorite-mine/
- "Cambokeels Mine was built on an abandoned medieval village, opening initially in 1847 as a lead mine. Poor yields lead to closure in 1871. The mine lay dormant until 1906 …

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