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Pikedaw Calamine Caverns - Kirkby Malham

New Shaft was sunk into Cavern 44 at a depth of 23m, between March 1806 and July/August 1806 enabling a more efficient access into the mine. Winding at the shaft was by horse whim.

Date 10th January 2024

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