Nentsberry


Lead, Zinc, and Barytes Mine

Worked until 1943

Jan 1st, 2024 from NMRS by Buddle-Bot



Northern Pennines
Nentsbury
54.799955, -2.366132
NY 7656 4507
Private Land
384m
#17,250


1821-1893 Alston Moor Mining Co. 1894-1900 Nentsbury Mining Co. Ltd 1901-1902 Alston Lead & Blende Mines Ltd 1903-1908 Nentsbury Mining Co. 1909-1911 Lugdale Chemical Co. Ltd 1912-1914 Nentsbury Mining Co. 1915-1948 Vieille Montage Zinc Co. 1950



Publications (3)

  • (1922); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol II - Barytes and Witherite; 136 pages
  • (1923); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol XXV - Lead & Zinc: Northumberland and Alston Moor; 128 pages
  • Critchley, Martin F. (1984); PDMHS (Peak District Mines Historical Society) 09-1 Sum - History and Workings of the Nenthead Mines, Cumbria, The; 50 pages (1-50)





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