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Category: Mining

Grimes Graves

17th February 2022 Caleb

   Have you ever been to a mine? Depending on where you live, different minerals will be mined from the…

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Posted in: Archaeology, East, Mining Filed under: Antler picks, Archaeology, Flint, Grimes graves, Mines

Restoring the Landscape

24th March 2021 Sandra

To get planning permission for a surface mine, a plan for its restoration must also be produced, detailing how the…

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Posted in: Mining, North East, Northumberland Filed under: conservation, environment, mining

Managing the Mine

17th March 2021 Sandra

Mining at Shotton is carried out with careful consideration for the environment. Wildlife species are surveyed, before mining begins, so…

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Posted in: Mining, North East, Northumberland Filed under: conservation, dust, environment, mining, noise, pollution

The Lady’s Neighbour

10th March 2021 Sandra

Last week I introduced you to the Lady of the North, Northumberlandia. But I have to say that I’m not…

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Posted in: Mining, North East, Northumberland Filed under: coal, landscape, mining, quarrying

Mine Water

9th September 2020 Sandra

Last week I left you to consider the need for water pumps in a mine.  If you thought about this…

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Posted in: Britain - General, Mining Filed under: groundwater, mining

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