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Clifton, Bristol.
| NGR: | ST 56910 72895 |
| WGS84: | 51.45339, -2.62152 |
| Length: | 15 m |
| Depth: | 15 m |
| Altitude: | 70 m |
| Tags: | Lost |
| Registry: | mcr-b |
Two trenches were sunk in Royal York Crescent in 1872 in search of iron. Thought to be on the site of the modern-day tennis courts, one trench was said to be 18m long, 12m wide and 4m deep, while the other reached a depth of over 15m. The mine only operated for a few years but did produce 3,800 tons of ore in 1872, and another 6,550 tons in 1874-75.
Alternative Names: None recorded.
Notes: SU1 p.59
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