Szarlej Zinc Mining Facility

Szarlej, Poland · built 1811

Szarlej Mine (Szarley, Scharley, Scharlei) was a zinc ore (calamine) mine that operated in the area of present-day Szarlej, a district of Piekary Śląskie in Poland. It was established in 1811 and operated until around 1896. Until the mid-19th century, it was the largest and richest zinc ore mine in Upper Silesia (other significant mines of this type included Neue Helene and Cecylia). It was one of the largest calamine mines in Europe.

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