The mine dates back to the 1700s and the mine shaft is over 100 metres (330 ft) deep.
After closing in 1913, the mine was reopened in 1915 to mine baryte until 1953.

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July 17, 2024

The mine is named after the rich diamond city of 17th century India, and this name was probably applied when the rich ores were discovered. Up to the first World War the mine was worked from two shafts, Upper and Lower Golconda, the latter lying adjacent to Griffe House (later New Harboro' Farm), the former lying some 350m to the south-east. Haulage was by kibble and access by ladders. In 1915 the Hopton Mining Company fittted a cage and winding gear in the Upper Golconda shaft. Inclines were later built. The Lower Golconda shaft is no longer safe and has been stripped of its ladders and covered.

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Location: Brassington, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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