08-31-2006, 11:23 PM
I have been the other day on holiday in Bohemia and somewhere, in the mass of leaflets and brochure, which inevitably comes along with the inquisitive tourist (HELP), there was a solitary reference to a Bohemian town which allegedly harboured the deepest medieval mine of the world in the 13th or 14th century.
Naturally, with Prag such a fascinating city, I did not catch up on the info then, but in retrospect I find that reference highly fascinating, because the mining operation should have seen a pretty impressive medieval machine park, considering thatmuch of the work must have been done far below the water-table.
Now who happen to have more info on this particular mine? I would also be grateful for reference to useful articles in medieval mining which could serve as a first foothold on the theme.
Naturally, with Prag such a fascinating city, I did not catch up on the info then, but in retrospect I find that reference highly fascinating, because the mining operation should have seen a pretty impressive medieval machine park, considering thatmuch of the work must have been done far below the water-table.
Now who happen to have more info on this particular mine? I would also be grateful for reference to useful articles in medieval mining which could serve as a first foothold on the theme.
Stefan (Literary references to the discussed topics are always appreciated.)
