MineArchiveMines in Rutland
England's smallest county was, for a century, one of its ironstone counties. Low-grade Jurassic ore was stripped from open quarries around Cottesmore and Exton Park by some of the largest excavating machines ever built in Britain, and then the land was put back so thoroughly that the industry is now almost invisible.
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| Mine | Worked | Commodities |
|---|---|---|
| Clipsham Quarry | From 1363–Still active | Limestone |
| Cottesmore Ironstone Quarry | 1882–1964 | Iron |
| Ketton Quarry | From the 16th century–Still active | Limestone |
| Rutland Ironstone Quarries | 1882–1973 (last ore to Corby 1980) | Iron |
Record created: 24 August 2026 · Last researched: 24 August 2026