Historical records of Magpie Mine date back to 1739, but it is widely believed to be over 300 years old. The crumbling remains are surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a really interesting place to explore.

Ian Delve

May 21, 2022

Hiking

The atmospheric remains of Magpie Mine are one of the best places to visit in the Peak District and one of the top industrial heritage sites in Derbyshire. It was the last working lead mine in the Derbyshire orefield and is one of the best surviving examples in the UK of a 19th century lead mine. The mine has a fascinating history spanning more than 200 years of bonanzas and failures, of bitter disputes and fights resulting in the “murder” of three miners, and a Widows’ Curse that is said to remain to this day

Jo | The Wandering Wildflower

June 26, 2022

Hiking

A fascinating place to visit, full of history. Permissive access paths cross the site but you can park on the roadside and have a short walk to the mine buildings.

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