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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…

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

Historical information relating to the Beldi Hill & Swinnergill mining complex in Upper Swaledale.

Information regarding two small mining sites in Upper Swaledale

Written version of the Heritage Open Day public talk from the 10th September 2016