Among these impressive hills, there was once a large water-powered wheel in a deep pit, supported on the timber still visible today. It was meant to crush lead from the nearby Bunting Level. These mines here are one of many disused ones in this area, from the 19th century.

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Location: Melbecks, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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