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Golconda Lead Mine Ruins
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Golconda Lead Mine Ruins
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Blakes in the Peaks 🥾
January 29, 2022
Hiking
The mine dates back to the 1700s and the mine shaft is over 100 metres (330 ft) deep.
After closing in 1913, the mine was reopened in 1915 to mine baryte until 1953.
After closing in 1913, the mine was reopened in 1915 to mine baryte until 1953.
Walk The Walk 🌳
July 17, 2024
Hiking
The mine is named after the rich diamond city of 17th century India, and this name was probably applied when the rich ores were discovered. Up to the first World …
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Elevation 370 m
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