Historic Buildings Record · Northern Ireland
Tennant Salt Mine,
Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland
The record
- Designation
- Record only (not listed)
- Grade
- Record Only
- Type
- Factory
- Address
- Tennant Salt Mine,, Trailcock Road,, Eden,, Carrickfergus,, Co Antrim, BT38, **See General Comnents**
- Council
- Mid and East Antrim
- Country
- Northern Ireland
- Coordinates
- 54.73131, -5.77932
- Date of survey
- 15 December 2008
- HB reference
- HB22/13/018
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4 historical maps cover this location, the earliest the 1636 map "Vltoniae Orientalis Pars" (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).
Historical maps covering this location
- 1636 · Vltoniae Orientalis Pars (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1697 · Scotia, Parte Meridionale (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1841 · Scotland (Southern part). XIII (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1891 · Ireland 16 (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
The Department's description
Exterior description and setting
Salt mine worked by traditional pillar-and-stall technique from 19th century until 1920s. Salt extraction by brine solution pumping in 1980s eroded the pillars to such an extent that there was a sudden catastrophic collapse of the mine roof in October 1990. Since then, the area of the resultant surface depression has gradually enlarged and filled with water. Any surviving remains, such as winding gear, are now submerged. In these circumstances, listing is not appropriate.
Criteria for listing: architectural interest
Not listed
Criteria for listing: historic interest
Not listed
Evaluation
Salt mine worked by traditional pillar-and-stall technique from 19th century until 1920s. Salt extraction by brine solution pumping in 1980s eroded the pillars to such an extent that there was a sudden catastrophic collapse of the mine roof in October 1990. Since then, the area of the resultant surface depression has gradually enlarged and filled with water. Any surviving remains, such as winding gear, are now submerged. Partial survey only.
General comments
Salt mine worked by traditional pillar-and-stall technique from 19th century until 1920s. Salt extraction by brine solution pumping in 1980s eroded the pillars to such an extent that there was a sudden catastrophic collapse of the mine roof in October 1990. Since then, the area of the resultant surface depression has gradually enlarged and filled with water. Any surviving remains, such as winding gear, are now submerged. Partial survey only.
Nearby in the register
- Eden Primary SchoolNo type recordedunder 1 mi
- Eden CottageNo type recordedunder 1 mi
- Beltoy RoadNo type recordedunder 1 mi
- Grianán,Houseunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.