MineArchiveMines in Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight has almost no mining history, and what it has is a misnomer. Alum Bay is named for an industry that was attempted repeatedly and never once succeeded; what the cliffs actually gave up was pyrite for copperas and, more lastingly, some of the purest white glass sand in England.
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| Mine | Worked | Commodities |
|---|---|---|
| Alum Bay Sand and Copperas Workings | from 1561 | Silica Sand, Pyrite |
| Binstead Quarry | Roman (2nd or early 3rd century)–14th century | Limestone |
Record created: 24 August 2026 · Last researched: 24 August 2026