Honister Slate Mine
The Honister Slate Mine in Cumbria is a working slate mine in England. Quarrying for Westmorland green slate has been taking place in the area since the late 17th century.
- Tourist attraction
- Description: slate mine in Cumbria, United Kingdom
- Address: Honister Pass, Keswick, CA12 5XN
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Honister Pass and Grey Knotts.
Honister Pass
Honister Pass is a mountain pass in the Lake District in Cumbria, England.
Dale Head
Dale Head is a fell in the north-western sector of the Lake District, in northern England.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Seathwaite and Seatoller.
Seatoller
Seatoller is a hamlet in the civil parish of Borrowdale, in Cumbria, England.
Gatesgarth
Gatesgarth is a settlement in Lake District of England. Gatesgarth is situated 2 miles northwest of Honister Slate Mine.
Honister Slate Mine
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Latitude
54.51119° or 54° 30′ 40″ north
Longitude
-3.19917° or 3° 11′ 57″ west
Open location code
9C6RGR62+F8
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