Derbyshire deepest secret- journey to 240 meters shaft

Ladywash Mine – 243 Meters Deep | Derbyshire Lead Mine Exploration Ladywash sits above Eyam in the Peak District and was the last of the original Hucklow Edge lead mines to close, finally shutting down in March 1979. The main shaft reaches 243 meters (796 feet) down through the limestone and still stands today, fenced but visible, acting as a ventilation and emergency access point for the active Milldam operations. The site holds the classic Derbyshire lead mine signatures—galena, fluorspar, baryte, and calcite—all evident in the landscape. You can still see the old engine house standing and a substantial pile of extracted boulders left from the mine's final days. The shaft itself acts as a geological window, with shale and grits covering the limestone to significant depth. Whether you're into industrial heritage, geology, or just exploring what's left of Peak District mining history, Ladywash is a solid find. The fencing's gone through changes over the years, but the scale of the operation is still clear on the ground. #LadywashMine #DerbyshireLeadMine #MineExploration #Urbex #PeakDistrict #MiningHeritage #Eyam #IndustrialArchaeology #HistoricalMines #DeepShaft #LeadMining #DerbyshireMines #Exploration #UrbexUK #GeologyExploration #MineHistory #ladywash