[3] No reason has been given for the mine's unusual name, but other mines in the area include Mule Spinner, Frogs Hole, Cackle Mackle and Wanton Legs, making the name typical for the area.
[4] The mine is one of a group in the area scheduled under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 as an ancient monument of national importance.
The Beans and Bacon mine site includes five coes (stone sheds), one of which contains the founder shaft in one compartmnent, and the workings descend more than 55 m (180 ft).
These methods include plug and feather, gad and wedge, and gunpowder blasting.
[5] In September 2014 a cow was rescued from the Beans and Bacon mine after falling 4 m (13 ft) down a shaft.