Lead Mining In The Yorkshire Dales
Greenhow Lead Mines Walks My Yorkshire Dales
26/11/2017· Greenhow is one of the highest villages in England and is situated right on the boundary between the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Beauty and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. North of the village there is a vast sweep of moorland that, apart from a popular bridleway visiting the Prosperous Lead Mines, is rarely visited. The aim of this walk
Lead Mining in the Yorkshire Dales mylearning.org
There is evidence of the use of lead in the Dales dating from the time of the Roman Emperor Trajan (117-138 CE) in the form of 'pigs' of lead (moulded blocks of lead) marked with the Emperor’s name. Much British lead was transported to Rome to be used in the water systems, roofing, paint and domestic goods (e.g. plates and cups).
Lead mining in the Yorkshire Dales » SomeBeans
Lead mining has been carried out in the Yorkshire Dales since Roman times, the workings at Gunnerside Gill started in the 16th century but the majority of the visible surface remains are from the 19th century. The Bunting (or Bunton) level where the photos were taken was
Grassington Lead Mining Trail Walk
Summary: This walk follows the information signs of the Grassington Moor Lead Mining Trail as set out by the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust with funding support from the European Community, Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, English Heritage and Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. It is a short, pleasant walk across low moorland and with no significant climbing though the walk from
Bradwell s Histories Lead Mining in the Yorkshire Dales
Lead mining was once one of the most important industries in England, and for millennia the Yorkshire Dales was a significant and busy centre of activity. Many areas across the Dales bear the scars of lead mining activity both ancient and modern, although they are now tranquil and serene.
Mining in the Yorkshire Dales
Mining in the Yorkshire Dales. Owing to the geology of the area the rocks of the Yorkshire Dales are endowed with mineral deposits which have attracted industrial activity since Roman times (and possibly even before then). Of particular interest over the centuries has been the presence of galena (a lead ore) which occurs within veins which have been exposed in places at the surface and running
Historic Yorkshire Dales lead mine site to be preserved
04/08/2010· Historic Yorkshire Dales lead mine site to be preserved This article is more than 9 years old English Heritage gives £50,000 to repair damaged 19th-century mineshafts
Lead Mining on Grassington Moor Where2Walk
Explore the lead mines on Grassington Moor Visit the ‘water sinks’ at Mossdale Scar Enjoy the views across the south Dales High above the village of Grassington lies Grassington Moor, a vast plateau of moorland which marked a large and well preserved lead mining centre. 1820 to 1870 marked the height of production and very 
Lead Mining around Langthwaite Yorkshire Dales
Things to see and do, stories, advice, and information from the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Lead Mining around Langthwaite Yorkshire Dales National Park : Yorkshire Dales National Park Enjoy an interesting 3 mile (4.8 km) walk led by experienced volunteers to explore the remains of the Lead Mining industry in Arkengarthdale from the Roman period to the Twentieth Century.
Lead mining in the Yorkshire Dales Dales Discoveries
Lead mining in the Yorkshire Dales 0 Comments Wandering through the peaceful Yorkshire Dales, it's hard to imagine that the area was once a much more industrial landscape, full of lead miners.
Grassington Moor Leadmining Trail Walks My Yorkshire
31/03/2019· Grassington Moor is one of my favourite places in the Yorkshire Dales. I’ve visited the lead mining remains on the moor many times, always as part of a longer route. However, I have never properly followed the short waymarked Grassington Moor Leadmining Trail and visited all 18 information panels. With it being Mother’s Day, and Grassington
Old Gang ruins: The abandoned lead mine you can still see
17/08/2019· The Dales still bear the scars from centuries of heavy industry. Lead mining in the 18th and 19th centuries has left its mark on the landscape, and
Grassington Lead Mining Trail Kabrna
Grassington is one of many charming villages in the Yorkshire Dales and is the focal point of Upper Wharfedale. There are many fascinating walks in and around the village but the Lead Mining Trail is perhaps the most facsinating one! The trail lies about 3 kilometres to the north east on Grassington Moor at Grid Reference SE 015 659 (OS Outdoor
Out of Oblivion: A landscape through time
Sources. Clough, Robert T (1962) Lead Smelting Mills of the Yorkshire Dales: Their Architectural Character, Construction and Place in the European Tradition Leeds: The Author Gill, M C (1993) The Grassington Mines Keighley: Northern Mines Research Society Gill, M C (1998) The Greenhow Mines Keighley: Northern Mines Research Society
Lead Mining in the Yorkshire Dales mylearning.org
Some moved to the industrial mill towns but others emigrated and continued mining in Spain and Pittsburgh, US. Today the remains of the lead mining industry scar the landscape of most dales to some degree but they are particularly prominent in Swaledale, Arkengarthdale, Wensleydale and Wharfedale.
Lead Mining on Grassington Moor Yorkshire Dales
Join Stuart Ballard on this 4 mile (6.4km) guided walk and discover why this corner of the Yorkshire Dales National Park became a place of heavy industry. We will visit the well preserved remains of shafts, adits, ore dressing, peat cutting, reprocessing and much more;
Yorkshire Dales Mining Museum (Barnoldswick) 2020
I'm sorry to have to report that I've read press reports that this has now closed due to financial problems. A great pity, as it had a mass of fascinating exhibits. An alternative for lead mining exhibits is the museum in nearby Skipton, upstairs in the Town Hall
Apps Yorkshire Dales National Park : Yorkshire Dales
Lead Mining in the Yorkshire Dales. Our latest FREE app is a must for those of you intrigued by the industrial heritage of the National Park. The app is designed to help you explore some of the fascinating lead mining sites and find out more about the lead industry and the people who worked in it. You will find short descriptions, photos and
A Rich Seam: Lead Mining and Textile Heritage in the
The water wheel at Earby Yorkshire Mining Museum which is now closed. As well as bringing the lead mining collection back to life, new exhibitions will be created from the museum’s extensive textile holdings. The lead mining and textile industries were once vital to the Dales, especially in the 19th century. They went hand-in-hand, with
Old Gang Lead Mines.. Yorkshire Dales
Old Gang Lead Mines Sunday, September 29, 2019 10:30 15:00 Unnamed RoadEngland, DL11 6PPUnited Kingdom (map) A guided walk through the rich mining landscape of the Old Gang and Merryfield mining grounds, returning via the Little Pinseat route.
Yorkshire Dales Wikipedia
The Yorkshire Dales is an upland area of the Pennines in the historic county of Yorkshire, England, most of it in the Yorkshire Dales National Park created in 1954. The Dales comprises river valleys and the hills rising from the Vale of York westwards to the hilltops of the Pennine watershed.
10 Fun Facts About the Yorkshire Dales: England’s Green
07/06/2016· Credit Carl Milner The Dalesman Cafe Gargrave on the outskirts of the Yorkshire Dales 8. The Yorkshire Dales has a long history in lead mining. Mining for lead was a major industry in the Yorkshire Dales from the mid-17th century until about 1900, with Britain the world’s leader in lead
Grassington Lead Mines and Hebden Gill. Yorkshire
03/01/2016· The bleak and windswept moors above Grassington can be an extremely harsh environment especially during the winter months. In the nineteenth century these moors were home to a thriving lead mining industry. There is much evidence of this still to be seen today and the Grassington lead mining trail provides a fascinating insight into
Metaliferrous Mines of the Yorkshire Dales Northern
The date-stone from the bouseteams at High Stoney Grooves Mine is in the Museum of Yorkshire Dales lead Mining at Earby. It is inscribed ‘Built 1878’. It is inscribed ‘Built 1878’. Stool Mine
Gunnerside, Old Gang Mills, Surrender Bridge and
Soon I came across the first evidence of old lead mining works beside Gunnerside Beck, an old building without a roof which in industrious times was the Mine Shop. A plaque on the wall read 'This mine shop overlooked a bridge that led to the Old Gang Company's dressing floor. The low ruins near the stream are the remains of another mine shop
The lead-mining in Arkengarthdale was dominated by the CB (Charles Bathhurst) Company which was founded in 1656 when a Dr. Bathhurst purchased from the Crown the right to mine in the area. His Company continued until 1911 when the lead-mining industry in Yorkshire collapsed due to the slump in the price of lead.
Home Grassington Folk Museum
Welcome to the Grassington Folk Museum in Upper Wharfedale. We have reminders of yesteryear exhibits of lead mining, minerals, craft tools, lathes, Dales farming, period costumes, domestic accoutrements, World War II memorabilia, folk lore and the days of the Yorkshire Dales
Orewinners and Deadmen: Lead Mining in Swaledale
22/03/2015· Despite all this hardship, with the decline of the Yorkshire lead mines, many of the miners left to go and work in other mines. Many left for Lancashire to work in the coal mines. Others went further afield to the United States. There are parts of Lancashire and the United States where Swaledale surnames are still common. It shouldn’t be a
Yorkshire Dales guide where, how and what
The Yorkshire Dales is famous for outstanding scenery, unspoilt countryside, diverse wildlife habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. In recognition of these features, 1769 square kilometres in the counties of North Yorkshire and Cumbria was designated a national park in 1954, and this was extended in 2013.
lead mining Every Barn Tells a Story
For more information on the Yorkshire Dales National Park visit our website yorkshiredales.org.uk With thanks to The every Barn Tells a Story Project is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, with Contributions from the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and The Yorkshire Dales
Yorkshire Dales Industry
The minerals of the Yorkshire Dales have provided generations with work. Starting in Roman times, in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries the Yorkshire Dales was one of the main lead mining areas in the country. The mines and spoil heaps now merge back into the landscape, particularly in Swaledale.
Grassington Moor Lead Mines and Mossdale Scar walk
21/09/2014· If you need somewhere to stay for a trip to the Yorkshire Dales, check out "walker friendly" accommodation. Introduction: Having recently compiled the walk from Hebden via the lead mines, I decided to return to the area to take a closer look at some of the aftermath of the mining activity on Grassington Moor. There is a defined lead mining
Yorkshire Dales Lead Mining Apps on Google Play
Discover the hidden history of lead mining in the Yorkshire Dales An app that will help you discover the hidden history of lead mining in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Lead mining was once big business in the Yorkshire Dales and everywhere you go you will eventually spot a ruined smelt mill, spoil heaps or mine entrances. This free app is designed to help you safely explore some of these
Yorkshire Dales lead mining mounds 'under threat' BBC
20/06/2010· Image caption Lead mining remains can be seen at Gunnerside Gill in Swaledale . Mounds of stone built up during ancient lead mining operations in the Yorkshire Dales are under threat, a
Gunnerside Swaledale Yorkshire Dales Trail
Gunnerside is a small village in Swaledale, which is part of the Yorkshire Dales.The village grew up where the River Swale meets the smaller Gunnerside Beck. It was the site of a major lead mining industry up to the late nineteenth century focused in Gunnerside Ghyll (or Gunnerside Gill), a smaller valley off Swaledale.
Lead Mining news from the The Northern Echo
The Prince Bishops of Durham exploited lead and silver deposits in Durham's dales while monasteries mined and smelted lead in the Yorkshire Dales. In Henry II's reign lead was shipped from South
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Leadmining on Grassington Moor Yorkshire Dales
Join us on this 4 mile (6.4 km) guided walk to discover the amazing remains of centuries of heavy industry on the moors. The walk passes well preserved remains of the lead mining including shafts, adits, ore dressing platforms and peat cutting. The views over