New Venture Mine

Location : SO367999

Minerals : Lead

Working Life : 1857-1865

History

This mine used to be part of Perkinsbeach Mine before it was split into a different section. It was also known at one time as part of Stiperstones Mine. Little else is known about its history.

Surface Remains

The entrance of Deep Level is gated but it is blocked by a fall a short distance inside, corresponding to a collapsed shaft on the hillside above. There are the remains of mine buildings adjacent to the entrance.

There is an open air shaft in the wood to the north which is blocked at 90ft. Just to the north-west of this is a short trial level which has been grilled.

Further up the valley is a 300ft deep shaft which has been capped with concrete. There is water at the bottom and this is assumed to be Deep Level. Adjacent to the top is the base of the winding engine. There are several collapsed levels and buildings in the valley leading up to the top, where there is a collapsed shaft and tips.