Dorset isn't known for much when it comes to mining, mainly quarrying but oil shale(Blackstone)was mined in the Kimmeridge beds at Kimmeridge itself in Dorset. You can still see some of the workings in the cliffs and there is one level that is still partially open. A friend went in many years ago, but said it was pretty sketchy.
An attempt was made to mine the same oil shale at Abbottsbury via shafts with an engine house.
A little info here. https://www.scottishshale.co.uk/places/beyond-scotland/dorset/portesham-shale-mines/
If anyone has any pictures they could post i would be very interested.
Many thanks.
An attempt was made to mine the same oil shale at Abbottsbury via shafts with an engine house.
A little info here. https://www.scottishshale.co.uk/places/beyond-scotland/dorset/portesham-shale-mines/
If anyone has any pictures they could post i would be very interested.
Many thanks.
