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The site was opened as a heritage site by the owners of the land, Patrick and Keith
Geoghegan. Glengowla Mines' site includes the remains of a 19th-century silver and lead mine, which has been restored to allow visitor access. There is also a heritage and visitor centre, a blacksmith's shop, and a
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just under the soil surface. The first mine shaft was named after a
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Glengowla is part of
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Mining at
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