Sopwith Block IX

3D Model

Block IX of XII from the Killhope Lead Mining Museum’s collection of Thomas Sopwith’s wooden geological models that were carved in 1841. Base of model is 3” x 3”.

Block IX models umdercutting of strata.

An excellent animation of all twelve assembled models was created by Lina Jakaite and can viewed on Youtube: Sopwiths Wooden Geologic Models: Killhope Lead Mining Museum

Physical models located at the Killhope Lead Mining Museum in Upper Weardale, County Durham, UK

Photos by Kurt Burmeister Processing and Model by Ryan Hollister