_2961 Ironstone Mines "<p>From 1730 to 1737 Iron was mined here and the ore carried by pack horse over the hills to Nethybridge for smelting. In 1841 the mine was opened again for extraction of manganese ore and the conspicuous crushing plant, which used to contain a water wheel, was constructed.<\/p>" Organization "<p>From 1730 to 1737 Iron was mined here and the ore carried by pack horse over the hills to Nethybridge for smelting. In 1841 the mine was opened again for extraction of manganese ore and the conspicuous crushing plant, which used to contain a water wheel, was constructed.<\/p>" 55.86362 -4.261207