Single-Way Mine, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, England, UKi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Single-Way Mine | Mine (Abandoned) |
| Bath | City |
| Bath and North East Somerset | Unitary Authority |
| England | Constituent Country |
| UK | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
51° 23' 6'' North , 2° 20' 10'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Mine (Abandoned) - last checked 2023
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bath | 94,782 (2017) | 2.1km |
| Charlcombe | 422 (2014) | 2.8km |
| Limpley Stoke | 1,092 (2017) | 4.7km |
| Westwood | 1,162 (2017) | 6.8km |
| Corston | 494 (2017) | 7.2km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Singleway Quarry, Single Way Quarry, Single-way Mine, Singleway Mine
A small underground quarry, the lack of development is probably as a result of poor quality stone. It was worked for Bath Stone (an oolitic limestone comprising granular fragments of calcium carbonate) in the 19th century, but following abandonment the main entrance of the mine collapsed. This was re-opened by persons unknown in 2009.
A short vertical drop which requires a scramble down a boulder slope leads into a 3 m high and 2 m wide passage with passages branching off left and right to complexes of workings. There are some excellent examples of floor ruts from cart wheels, mud drip pockets and decaying roof supports. In several places the roof appears very unsafe. The main passage continues straight ahead and terminates in a similar complex. One end working has graffiti suggesting a date of 1889.
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Single-Way Mine, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK