6G Snailbeach Mine Plans in 1865 and 1900

IN 1865

1 How were wagons moved along the tramways?
What evidence is there for your answer?

2 Where were the wagons filled at the mine?

3 In 1865, how do you know lead was smelted at Snailbeach?

4 Why are the pools (reservoirs) important?

5 Where is lead ore separated from other minerals?
There are several places.

6 What do you think is at the highest point on the map?
Why is it there?

7 List all the different jobs there could be at Snailbeach Mine in 1865.

IN 1900

1 Colour in all the buildings which don’t appear to have changed.

2 Draw a circle round all the buildings which were built since 1865.

3 What does the railway bring to Snailbeach?

4 What does the railway take away from Snailbeach?

5 There is still a tramway. How is this used?

6 What shows that was it difficult to get coal to Lordshill Engine Shaft?

7 List all the different jobs there might be at Snailbeach in 1900.
How is this list different from the jobs in 1865?