Coniston copper mines, Historical copper mine in Lake District National Park, England.
The copper mines spread across multiple levels of the valley, featuring extensive tunnel networks and remnants of processing buildings from industrial operations.
German miners initiated copper extraction at the site during Elizabeth I's reign, leading to centuries of mining activity until operations ceased in 1914.
The Ruskin Museum in Coniston maintains exhibits displaying mining equipment, documents, and photographs that detail the daily life of miners.
Guided tours through restored tunnels provide insights into mining methods, while marked paths lead visitors to various sections of the mining complex.
The site contains the first youth hostel established in Lake District, housed within the former mine manager's building from 1931.
Location: Coniston
GPS coordinates: 54.38030,-3.10062
Latest update: March 22, 2025 17:35
Old Man of Coniston
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Dow Crag
2.6 km
Ruskin Museum
1.9 km
Coniston Hall
3.1 km
Holme Fell
3.4 km
Brim Fell
1.6 km
Great Carrs
2.6 km
Grey Friar
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Buck Pike
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Greenburn Reservoir
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Low Water Beck
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Church of St Andrew
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Monk Coniston
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Shepherd's Bridge
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Memorial cross to John Ruskin approximately 23 metres east of St Andrew's Church
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High Yewdale Farmhouse and outbuildings
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Low Yewdale Farmhouse and Cottage
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Coniston War Memorial
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Monk Coniston
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Privy approximately 13 metres to south of Coniston Hall, Coniston
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Eye Catcher Approximately 202 Metres North East Of Sheperd Bridge
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S.V. Gondola Stores
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Boon Crag Farmhouse
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Low Tilberthwaite
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Barn to north west of Dixon Ground Farmhouse
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Dixon Ground Farmhouse and outbuilding
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