Miner's Bridge, Hebden Beck, N. Yorks
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flipflopnick
N 54° 04.405 W 001° 57.843
30U E 567785 N 5992186
Miner's Bridge used to carry mining workers and refined lead across Hebden Beck. Nowadays walkers and cyclists use the bridge to access the moors around the mines.
Waymark Code: WM8MH2
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/19/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
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Not far upstream is the old dressing floor where ore was pulverised and smelted, before being carried out by pack horses. There are a few walls of ruined buildings remaining. Production reached its peak in mid 1800's.

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OSGB SE024641
Nearest Post Code BD23 5DL
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Hole Bottom, Hebden, North Yorkshire

Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Hebden Beck Road

Water or other terrain spanned: Hebden Beck

Architect/Builder: Not listed

Construction Date: Not listed
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