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1930s visitors at BrynlowThe Laundry Chute in West MineKey Chamber, Wood MineWorkings on the vein, Engine VeinThe Beacon before demolitionFinlow MineWest MineWood MineDevil's GraveRoman coinsMain Chamber Engine VeinTom's Shaft in the Cobalt MineDoc MineBlue ShaftHistoric artefactsT'owd man in Wood MineSRT in Engine VeinNorth Boundary Fault, Wood Mine
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West Mine is the largest mine under Alderley Edge, and the main chamber, not far in from the entrance, is the largest single open space underground at Alderley. Nevertheless, it is small by comparison with mine chambers elsewhere in the UK. The chamber was excavated by using hand drills and gunpowder and probably took a couple of years to get as large as it is now.
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Mouldridge is one of hundreds of lead mines in the Peak District of the UK. It has never been a large enterprise but was worked right up to the middle of the 20th century when fluorspar became the main product. The mine is easily accessed along a single adit with sections above and below the adit. The mineral has been excavated from pipe workings, areas that are more horizontal than vertical.

The next public event at the Alderley Edge mines is an evening trip at Wood Mine on Wednesday 21/05/2025.To find out if there is still space available, go to the booking page.

In case of emergency at Alderley Edge, call POLICE 999 and ask for DERBYSHIRE CAVE RESCUE.   They will call out local team members.  Do NOT call for the Fire Brigade.