Laxey Mine
The Great Laxey Mine was a silver, lead ore and zinc mine located in Laxey, in the parish of Lonan, Isle of Man. The mine reached a depth in excess of 2,200 ft (670 m) and consisted primarily of three shafts: the Welsh Shaft, the Dumbell's Shaft and the Engine Shaft; each of these shafts was connected by a series of levels.
The Washing Floor of the Great Laxey Mine | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
Great Laxey Mine Location in Isle of Man | |
| Location | Laxey, Isle of Man |
| Country | Isle of Man, British Isles |
| Coordinates | 54°14′23.8″N 004°24′22.6″W |
| Production | |
| Products | Zinc, lead, silver, copper |
| History | |
| Opened | circa 1782 |
| Closed | 1929 |
| Owner | |
| Company | The Great Laxey Mining Company Limited |
| Website | http://www.manxmines.com/LAXEY%20MINE.htm |
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