Snailbeach Leadmines
- Client :
Shropshire Council - Architect :
Philip Belchere - Position :
Specialist Contractor - Total Value :
£20K - Date :
unspecified
Believed to have been worked since Roman times, the lead mines at Snailbeach, nestled below the Stiperstone Hills, was the largest leadmine in Shropshire. Following closure in the 1950's, the mines were abandoned but are now managed on behalf of Shropshire Council by The Shropshire Mines Trust.
We were delighted when approached to carry out the works at the mines as we had just completed the restoration of a nearby miners' settlement at Blakemoorgate.
The primary task was to build a replica headframe over the 'Black Tom' shaft. This restoration will use, where possible, the original steelwork and wheels, mounted on a new Douglas Fir frame . The photograph on this page shows the original headframe.
We aslo:
- Repaired brickwork on the old Engine House adjacent to the Smithy
- Introduced structural ties and replaced hung slates to the Mines Office
- Supplied and Installed a new oak framed protective gaurd rail to the Cornish Beam Engine House
- Completed various areas of brick & stonework repair using traditional techniques and materials.
This project encompasses the following services
