Description
Only 8 miles from the M74, The Museum of Lead Mining in Wanlockhead sits amidst the Lowther Hills, directly on the Southern Upland Way. The Museum is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Trustees dedicated to preserving the rich mining and social heritage and history of the area.
If you are looking for Best Museums and Art Galleries in Wanlockhead , Dumfries and Galloway then you can visit Museum of Lead Mining. Museum of Lead Mining is one of the places in Wanlockhead Dumfries and Galloway for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
On Site Parking
On Site Cafe
The Lochnell Mine Experience
A guided tour of Lochnell Mine gives the visitor a vivid sense of what lead mining was all about – a job which separated the miner physically and, to a large extent, socially from the wider world in which he lived. It concentrated his undivided attention on winning a basic living for himself and his family in conditions, which were always physically dangerous and also hazardous to health.
The Miners Library
Wanlockhead Miner’s Library is the second oldest subscription Library in Scotland and indeed Europe and was established ‘….for our mutual improvement’. on the 1st November 1756 with 32 men. The Library was funded by subscriptions from the Miners, but a contribution was also made by mining companies too in order to encourage ‘self-improvement’ in the miners
The Wanlockhead Engine
Beam Engines and waterbucket pumps were introduced in Wanlockhead in 1745. The famous Wanlockhead Beam Engine is a survivor of this technology.
Meadowfoot Cemetry
Meadowfoot Cemetery lies approximately one mile from the village in a quiet, sheltered, peaceful spot, encircled by trees. The graveyard dates from 1751 and the first person laid to rest there was a child, William Philip Minder who died on the 2nd April 1751 aged just 10 months.
Education and Resources
The Museum of Lead Mining’s aim is to preserve the heritage of this important lead mining region, which encompassed Wanlockhead and Leadhills. In order to achieve this, we provide a unique, entertaining and educational experience and we can tailor make our tours to suit your educational needs.
Gold Panning Courses
The 5 hour course includes the services of our experienced gold panner Leon Kirk, use of all the necessary equipment, panning permit and packed lunch. If you would like to try panning without the services of our gold panner, gold pans can be hired from the Museum Shop
9.87 miles
