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Derbyshire Caving Club
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| Contact: |
via the Secretary |
Year formed: 1960 |
| Email: |
secretary [at] DerbysCC.org.uk |
Membership: 110 |
| Website: |
https://www.DerbysCC.org.uk |
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| Facebook: |
https://www.facebook.com/derbyshirecavingclub/ |
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Activities: |
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| Area of interest:
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Derbyshire caves, Alderley Edge copper mines |
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Main geographical areas: |
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| Classes of membership: |
Full £33 (with caving insurance) and £13 (without insurance). Associate and family membership available |
| Publications: |
Newsletters biannually and Journals infrequently |
| Archive collection: |
Email: recorder [at] DerbysCC.org.uk |
| Artefact collection: |
Small museum linked to the National Trust information room at Alderley Edge |
Sites owned, leased,
licensed or access controlled:
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Alderley Edge Copper Mines |
| Current projects: |
Re-opening and maintenance of the Alderley Edge copper mines, Cheshire |
| Services: |
Admission to the mines for interest groups. Open Days. Reports on the mines. |
| Additional information: |
The Derbyshire Caving Club website contains a wealth of information on the Alderley Edge copper mines, Cheshire. |
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Left: an 18thC Coffin Level in Engine Vein. Above: the original entrance to West Mine, which is now accessed by a short shaft. |
Last updated: 19/10/2023 |
