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This is a short overview. For the background — history, value over time and notable mines — see Ochre →
A naturally occurring iron-oxide-rich earth pigment, dug or washed from weathered iron-bearing deposits and refined by settling and drying. Used since prehistory as a colouring pigment, and industrially in paints, dyes and fillers.
| Mine | Region | Worked |
|---|---|---|
| Ballacorkish Mine | Isle of Man | Before 1819–1895 |
| Clearwell Caves | Gloucestershire | from Bronze Age |
| Doward Iron Mines | Herefordshire | Possibly the Roman period–1917 |
| Little Garth Mine | Cardiff | Early 19th century–1884 |
| Wick Ochre Mines | South Gloucestershire | 1892–1970 |
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