Lead Mining in the 18th Century
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Lead Mining in the 18th Century
Description
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.
Creator
Helen Guy
Source
Rastrick, A (1975) Lead Industry of Wensleydale & Swaledale Vol 1, Moorland Publishing. Fawcett, E (circa 1939): Lead Mines in Swaledale MS, North Yorkshire County Records Office. Gill, M (1993): Swaledale Mines & Smelt Mills, Landmark Publishing
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Citation
Helen Guy, “Lead Mining in the 18th Century,” Keld Resource Centre, accessed April 20, 2024, https://keld.omeka.net/items/show/27.
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