The Carrock mine stands out as the sole British tungsten deposit outside of southwestern England that saw commercial exploitation. Its economic viability fluctuated, with notable peaks during World War I. The mine’s last operational phase occurred in the 1970s. The north-south tungsten-bearing veins, renowned for yielding fine scheelite, apatite, and other minerals, intersect with east-west lead veins. This interaction between the two mineralizations has led to the formation of intriguing supergene minerals.
- 1863-1865 J.J. & J.R. Tustin
- 1904-1906 Carrock Mines Ltd
- 1907-1912 Cumbrian Mining Co. Ltd
- 1913 Anthony Wilson
- 1914-1923 Carrock Syndicate Ltd
- 1932-1941 Cumberland Silica Co.
- 1942-1943 Non-Ferrous Mineral Development Ltd
- 1981 Carrock Fell Mining Company
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Publications (50)
- (1920); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vols XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII - Fireclay; Arsenic & Antimony Ores; Refactory Materials, Lead & Zinc of Scotland, Rock-Salt and Brine (5 books); 777 pages
- (1923); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol I - Tungsten & Manganes Ores; 93 pages
- (1982); CATMHS - Newsletter 001; 27 pages
- (1986); CATMHS - Newsletter 015-December; 26 pages
- (1987); CATMHS - Newsletter 017-Summer; 21 pages
- (1987); CATMHS - Trip Report 17 05 - Carrock Mien; 2 pages
- (1988); CATMHS - Newsletter 020-July; 48 pages
- (1988); CATMHS - Trip Report 06 03 - Carrock Mine; 1 pages
- (1989); CATMHS - Newsletter 025-December; 26 pages
- (1995); CATMHS - Newsletter 042-April; 40 pages
- (2001); BGS - Mineral Resource Development Maps & Plans - Cumbria - Report; 83 pages
- (2002); CATMHS - Newsletter 066-January; 36 pages
- (2003); CATMHS - Newsletter 071-May; 29 pages
- (2004); CATMHS - Newsletter 074-February; 25 pages
- (2008); CATMHS - Newsletter 090-February; 42 pages
- (2008); CATMHS - Newsletter 091-May; 44 pages
- (2008); CATMHS - Newsletter 092-August; 33 pages
- (2009); CATMHS - Newsletter 094-February; 49 pages
- (2009); CATMHS - Newsletter 095-May; 47 pages
- (2010); CATMHS - Newsletter 101-November; 44 pages
- (2011); CATMHS - Newsletter 102-February; 37 pages
- (2011); CATMHS - Newsletter 103-May; 28 pages
- (2011); CATMHS - Newsletter 104-August; 27 pages
- (2011); CATMHS - Newsletter 104-August; 27 pages
- (2011); CATMHS - Newsletter 105-November; 36 pages
- (2012); CATMHS - Newsletter 106-February; 27 pages
- (2012); CATMHS - Newsletter 107-May; 32 pages
- (2012); CATMHS - Newsletter 108-August; 37 pages
- (2012); CATMHS - Newsletter 109-November; 42 pages
- (2013); CATMHS - Newsletter 110-February; 30 pages
- (2013); CATMHS - Newsletter 112-August; 37 pages
- (2014); CATMHS - Newsletter 114-February; 44 pages
- (2014); CATMHS - Newsletter 115-May; 29 pages
- (2015); CATMHS - Newsletter 118-February; 32 pages
- (2015); CATMHS - Newsletter 119-May; 35 pages
- (2016); CATMHS - Newsletter 123-May; 43 pages
- (2016); CATMHS - Newsletter 124-August; 45 pages
- (2017); CATMHS - Newsletter 127-May; 45 pages
- (2018); CATMHS - Newsletter 131-May; 59 pages
- (2018); CATMHS - Newsletter 132-August; 40 pages
- (2018); CATMHS - Newsletter 133-November; 43 pages
- (2019); CATMHS - Newsletter 134-February; 37 pages
- (2019); CATMHS - Newsletter 136-August; 40 pages
- (2019); CATMHS - Newsletter 137-November; 37 pages
- (2020); CATMHS - Newsletter 138-February; 33 pages
- (2021); CATMHS - Newsletter 142-February; 42 pages
- (2021); CATMHS - Newsletter 144-August; 43 pages
- (2021); CATMHS - Newsletter 145-November; 58 pages
- Adams, John (2nd Ed 1995); Mines of the Lake District Fells; pp. 92-97
- Bridge, David (1994); PDMHS (Peak District Mines Historical Society) 12-3 Sum - German Miners at Keswick and the Question of Bismuth, The; 5 pages (108-112)
