Lead extraction industry, Malham & Malham Moor
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Malham, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire & the Humber, England
Sectors:
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Extraction
Copper extraction
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Extraction
Lead extraction
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Extraction
Zinc extraction
Notes:
Ancient mines expanded by Dukes of Devonshire from the early 17th century. Traded with the Cheadle Company from late 18th century. Around 1788 zinc deposits discovered and were exploited. Activity ended by c1830
Publications:
- Malham Mines by Gill, Mike, & Mike Squirrell
- Malham Moor Mines, Yorkshire, 1790-1830 by Raistrick, Arthur
- Mines and Miners on Malham Moor by Raistrick, Arthur
Groups:
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Malham, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire & the Humber, England
Sectors:
- Extraction Copper extraction
- Extraction Lead extraction
- Extraction Zinc extraction
Notes:
Ancient mines expanded by Dukes of Devonshire from the early 17th century. Traded with the Cheadle Company from late 18th century. Around 1788 zinc deposits discovered and were exploited. Activity ended by c1830Publications:
- Malham Mines by Gill, Mike, & Mike Squirrell
- Malham Moor Mines, Yorkshire, 1790-1830 by Raistrick, Arthur
- Mines and Miners on Malham Moor by Raistrick, Arthur