Chestnut Hill Ironmine Preserve - Newark, DE
Posted by: bluesnote
N 39° 39.204 W 075° 46.288
18S E 433815 N 4389573
A large municipal reserve located in Newark.
Waymark Code: WMTRKT
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 01/03/2017
Views: 4
The sign says, "Ion ore was first mined on Iron Hill by Welsh immigrants in about 1710. No trace of the building or ore processing remain there. Mining started here on Chestnut Hill in 1875, and continued until about 1910. Steam engines were used for some of the ore processing operations. Little is known about the methods and machinery that were used here."
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 10 acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Dirt/paved/boardwalk
What points of interest are there?: Abandoned mines
What activities are available?: Hiking
geocaching
Hours of accessibility?: 24/7
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Poison Ivy
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: None
Please supply the website of the land if available: Not listed
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Visit Instructions: Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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