Kelly Mine Preservation Society
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| Contact: | Secretary | Year formed: 1984 | ||
| Email: | Membership: 65 | |||
| Website: | http://www.kellymine.co.uk | |||
| Facebook: | Not supplied | |||
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| Area of interest: | Preservation and reconstruction of the Kelly Mine | |||
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| Classes of membership: | Ordinary £12 per annum. Honorary - nil. | |||
| Publications: | Bi-monthly newsletters. Guidebook. | |||
| Archive collection: | Contact the secretary. | |||
| Artefact collection: | Contact the secretary. | |||
| Sites owned, leased, licensed or access controlled: |
Kelly Mine. Leased. Limited access – there is usually someone on site on Sundays and Wednesdays (please check with the secretary before visiting) | |||
| Current projects: | 1. Securing the mine water supply2. Stabilising the shaft and adits3. Preparation of a book on the Kelly Mine and micaceous haematite mines of the area | |||
| Publicity: | Leaflet available. | |||
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The Kelly mine lies close to the village of Lustleigh within and on the east side of the Dartmoor National Park. The mine was first referred to in 1797 as a mine of 'black lead' and other substances. In reality the 'black lead' was micaceous haematite. The site retains a variety of features ranging from a Blackstone oil engine, Californian stamps, ore drying furnace and blacksmith shop. The restoration work is divided up into projects that are allocated to groups and individuals. Left: Survey of the Californian Stamps at the Kelly Mine |
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Last updated: 07/11/2021 |
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