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Gypsum mines in Derbyshire

Commodity: Gypsum · Region: Derbyshire

Mine	Worked	Commodities
Chellaston Alabaster Mines	early 14th century–1978	Gypsum

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Abandoned mines can be dangerous: unstable ground, old shafts, flooding and bad air are common even where a site looks safe. This is a historical reference, not an access or exploration guide.

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