South Roman Gravels Mine

 

Location : SO342996

Minerals : Lead, Barite, Calcite

Working Life : 1871-1940

 

This mine has also been known as Shelvefield Mine and only produced 12 tons of lead and 58 tons of barite.  It  is marked by a large spoil heap adjacent to Shelfield Farm.  The shaft is completely blocked and the engine house foundations are only just distinguishable.  There is what appears to be a collapsed shaft to the west, next to a stone quarry.  Old maps show another shaft and an adit to the east but these have not been located.  To the south is a small opening issuing water but it is not known if this was a drainage level for the mine.