Location: Killhope

Allenheads - Circa 1990

Killhope Lead mine – building and water wheel. Work started on the Horse Level of Park Level Mine in 1853 and closed around 1910. For a few short years in the 1870s, the mine at Killhope was one of the richest in the whole of Britain. To help separate out the lead ore from waste, … read more

Killhope - Circa 1986

Scouts enjoying a well earned rest on a day hike to Killhope. Michael Graham on top of cairn. Others in the group include Barry Robson, Malcolm Dobson and Carl Robinson.