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Carrahin, Co. Clare
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CARRAHIN
An 18th Century reference notes that great quantities of lead ore, with
silver and antimony, were raised from a low lying area at Clasagh, almost
certainly the site of a silver mine engraved on the 1840, 1st edition
6" scale OS map near Classagh House (a in the accompanying photograph).
The approximate site of the silver mine, of which no trace is now visible,
is in the area marked (b), while presently visible remains of 19th Century
workings are in the area marked (c).
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The site was leased to Henry Crockford in 1851, who operated it as
part of the undertakings of the Clare United Silver-Lead Mines. Further,
limited production from the site is noted under the aegis of a partnership
in 1863, and more substantially by the Carrahan Silver Lead Company
in the period 1879-1880. Although primarily a lead deposit, zinc (blende)
is also noted. Presently visible remains of this activity include two
moderate size pits, part of the larger, NE trending pit in the photograph
below; two shafts, a trench and several small spoil heaps, some of which
are visible in the photograph opposite, along with the ruins of what
was almost certainly a mine related (Office?) building.
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Part of the larger, NE trending pit.
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Added to MHTI WebSiteSep 10th, 2001
Last RevisedSep8th, 2001
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