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Laxey Mine
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The Great Laxey Mine was a silver, lead ore and zinc mine located in Laxey, in the parish of Lonan, Isle of Man. The mine reached a depth in excess of 2,200 ft (670 m) and consisted primarily of three shafts: the Welsh Shaft, the Dumbell's Shaft and the Engine Shaft; each of these shafts was connected by a series of levels.[1]
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![]() The Washing Floor of the Great Laxey Mine | |
Location | |
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Location | Laxey, Isle of Man |
Country | Isle of Man, British Isles |
Coordinates | 54°14′23.8″N 004°24′22.6″W |
Production | |
Products | Zinc, lead, silver, copper |
History | |
Opened | circa 1782 |
Closed | 1929 |
Owner | |
Company | The Great Laxey Mining Company Limited |
Website | http://www.manxmines.com/LAXEY%20MINE.htm |
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