Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: slate mine

Raumland is since 1975 part of Bad Berleburg. It is mentioned already around 800. The church of Raumland was dedicated to St. Martin, what could be a trace of Franconian origin. Probably founded be early missionaries, local traditions connect it to St. Boniface. In the 9th century it was the first parish in the area . The late Romanesque hall church of today was built in the middle of the 13th century. Recent excavations proved, that it is probably the third church on this spot. The retaining wall was erected in 1730. It is covered by slate. Slate was mined here already in the 16th century. The mines thrived in the 19th century, generating about 400 jobs here. One of the mines is today open for visitors.