Magpie Mine, Derbyshire

Magpie Mine at Sheldon three miles west of Bakewell is arguably the most famous of all the old lead mines in the Peak District. It is a scheduled ancient monument and is in the care of the Peak District Mines Historical Society (PDMHS). This video summarises the history of the mine and describes a trip organised by the PDMHS to inspect the integrity of the drainage tunnel (sough).
All the photos are my own apart from those with photo credits below. This video would not have been possible without the generous help of several photographers who have granted their permission:
Brian Cooper and Neville Cooper “Transformation of a Valley” (1983)
Derbyshire Heritage: Soughs” derbyshireheri...
Dave Woollam, PDMHS
One Legged Robin www.oneleggedro...
R&A Knisely Marpole www.rakm.co.uk/...
Tom Vaughan, PDMHS

[@RichieWellock]

surprised the environment agencies did not recommend a syphon bung for the sought from lathkill. Interesting and envious of your explore , that watermill looks great

[@arthurchampion]

Thanks! I see you too have a YT channel about exploring old mines…

[@mazdaram226]

I was a coal miner many years ago and found your video fascinating… thank you

[@arthurchampion]

@@mazdaram226 I take my hard hat off to you and other miners for coping with such harsh working conditions!