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History of Lead Mining in Upper Swaledale.pdf
Written version of the Heritage Open Day public talk from the 10th September 2016

West Stonesdale Mine.pdf
Information regarding two small mining sites in Upper Swaledale

Beldi Hill and Swinnergill Mines 2.pdf
Historical information relating to the Beldi Hill & Swinnergill mining complex in Upper Swaledale.

The Beldi Hill Trial.pdf
An account of the famous Beldi Hill Trial between Lord Pomfret and Thomas Smith over mining and land ownership rights. The trials ran from 1769 - 1772

The Beldi Hill Trial Events from a Personal Perspective.pdf
Extracts from John Parke's journal from 1769 - 1772 describing the events in Swaledale during the disputes and trials between Lord Pomfret and Thomas Smith. John Parkes and Company had leased mining ground from Thomas Smith and this ground was the…

Newpaper coverage of Beldi Hill Trials.pdf
1771 national press coverage of the Beldi Hill dispute in Swaledale.

2 -Dressing the Ore.pdf
The processes used to prepare the extracted ore ready for smelting. This process was called 'dressing' the ore.

Early Period of Mining in Swaledale.pdf
A description of early mining activity in Swaledale before the 16th Century

Farewell.pdf
A poignant poem by John Hardy that beautifully captures the spirit, hardships, life and times of the Swaledale miners

Gunnerside Gill Mines.pdf
Historical information on the lead mines of Gunnerside Gill.

Beldi Hill.jpg
Image depicts the Beldi Hill Trials between Lord Pomfret and Thomas Smith over mining rights in the Beldi Hill area.

Lane End and Keldside Mines.pdf
Historical information on the Lane End and Keldside mines in Upper Swaledale

Adelaide-Level-Arngill-Lead-Mine-User-Album-87937.jpg
A collection of contemporary and historical photographs and images that illustrate the mines and miners and the legacy they had on the landscape of Swaledale.

The Sixteenth and Seventeeth Century.pdf
Document detailing how the lead mining industry expanded throughout the 16th & 17th century in Swaledale.

18th Century.pdf
How the lead industry developed in Swaledale throughout the 18th century, including the bitter disputes between rival companies that resulted in the Beldi Hill trials.

4 Lead Prices.pdf
Extract from John Parke's journal showing lead prices from 1768 - 1771.
And prices paid in 1870 -1873.

Memories of a Lead Miner.pdf
A personal account of what life was like as a lead miner by John Rutter, who was the last lead miner in Gunnerside

1 Methods of Mining.pdf
Information on the various methods used to extract led ore from the ground

Old Gang and Surrender.pdf
Historical information on the Old Gang and Surrender mines in Swaledale

Spout Gill Mines.pdf
Historical information relating to the Spout Gill lead mines in Swaledale
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