The Old Fluorspar Mine by David Lewins LRPS
David Lewins LRPS

The Old Fluorspar Mine by

This is an old fluorspar mine just outside of Blanchland on the borders of Durham and Northumberland. The mining of fluorspar, along with lead has probably occurred in the Durham area since the 12th century.

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mining, mine, durham, blanchland, fluorspar

Comments

  • David  Hibberd
    David Hibberdalmost 3 years ago

    An amazing site, that purple is so unexpected. Thanks for sharing
    Davo

  • That purple is Heather, more of that to come in the next month or so ;-) Thanks for taking the time to look and comment.

    – David Lewins LRPS

  • AnnDixon
    AnnDixonalmost 3 years ago

    WOW !!! this is wonderful, the colour is amazing,

  • Thank you Ann for all your wonderful comments, much appreciated.

    – David Lewins LRPS

  • funkybunch
    funkybunchalmost 3 years ago

    stunning shot

  • Thanks for the comment

    – David Lewins LRPS

  • Joy Watson
    Joy Watsonalmost 3 years ago

    Amazing capture.

  • Thanks for the comment much appreciated

    – David Lewins LRPS

  • Marilyn Baldey
    Marilyn Baldeyalmost 3 years ago

    So amazing to see, I had no idea that heather could be like that.