Ecton Copper Mine and Engine House

Staffordshire Moorlands

Wetton

Ecton Copper Mine and Engine House

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Ecton Copper Mine and Engine House

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Peak District National Park

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Location: Wetton, Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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September 9, 2019

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National Trust property. Access only on pre-arranged trips but fantastic views and informative interpretation boards explaining the history, construction and engineering feat of the mine.

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Elevation 300 m

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Thursday 24 September

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Location: Wetton, Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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