Laxey Mine

The Great Laxey Mine
The Washing Floor of the Great Laxey Mine
The Washing Floor of the Great Laxey Mine
Location
Great Laxey Mine is located in Isle of Man
Great Laxey Mine
Great Laxey Mine
Location in Isle of Man
LocationLaxey, Isle of Man
CountryIsle of Man, British Isles
Coordinates54°14′23.8″N 004°24′22.6″W / 54.239944°N 4.406278°W / 54.239944; -4.406278
Production
ProductsZinc, lead, silver, copper
History
Openedcirca 1782
Closed1929
Owner
CompanyThe Great Laxey Mining Company Limited
Websitehttp://www.manxmines.com/LAXEY%20MINE.htm

The Great Laxey Mine was a silver, lead ore and zinc mine located in Laxey, in the parish of Lonan, Isle of Man. The mine reached a depth in excess of 2,200 ft (670 m) and consisted primarily of three shafts: the Welsh Shaft, the Dumbell's Shaft and the Engine Shaft; each of these shafts was connected by a series of levels.[1]

  1. ^ Mona's Herald. Wednesday, 23 March 1904; Page: 7