Bixslade Stone Mine

[crickleymal]

This mine is in the Pennant Sandstone and is in a disused quarry Adjacent to the main and active quarry. Rumour has it that there may be stone mining startng up again although by the look of things the quarry face is going to be taken back another 30 yards.

Calcite flow and a ceiling securing bolt

More ceiling supports

The sheer size of the chambers can be seen in this photo

 

[King Al]

Good stuff crickleymal can't believe the size of that chamber!

 

[kevsy21]

Looking good,well captured.

 

[Landsker]

Looks good.

 

[flyboys90]

nice calcite formation,thanks for sharing.