Engine Vein at Alderley Edge by munki-boy
Engine Vein
A mineral vein in the Alderley Edge copper mines, said to have been a site of mining activity for over 4000 years.
This section of the mines has been surveyed and found to be in danger of imminent collapse.
Created: 25 August 2021 Edited: 29 November 2023
Fenced-off Area of Engine Vein being allowed to collapse
Engine Vein
Engine Vein LiDAR Map
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Local History around Engine Vein
There are some historic monuments around including:
Bowl barrow 230m west-south-west of Birtles HallFoxtwist moated site, two fishponds and connecting channelsBowl barrow 370m east-south-east of Bearhurst FarmThe Armada Beacon, Alderley EdgeBowl barrow 200m north-east of Capesthorne HallThe Golden Stone boundary marker, 250m north west of Edge House FarmCross at Nether Alderley on the crossroads of Welsh Row and Congleton RoadChurchyard cross at St Mary's ChurchMedieval boundary marker at Saddlebole, 180m west of Findlow FarmStanding cross base near the junction of Church Lane and Woodhouse Lane, 600m NNW of New Hall FarmThe Great Merestone medieval boundary marker on Finlow Hill, 245m east of Mottram HouseChorley Old Hall moated site and four fishpondsStanding cross on Prestbury Road, 150m south east of Lane End crossroadsCross shaft in the churchyard of St Peter's ChurchWood Mine cobalt works and associated mines, 340m east of White Barn FarmBowl barrow 450m south-east of Capesthorne HallEngine Vein opencast copper mine, 150m north of Warden's CottageGawsworth Hall gardensEarthwork remains of a medieval hall, chapel and settlement, 290m south east of Capesthorne Hall.
