A group of levels and shafts located on the western slopes of Herdship Fell, working various veins including Greenhurth, Greenhurth No.1 Cross, Greenhurth No.2 Cross, Annie’s, and Emmerson’s. The primary level, Middle Level, accessed below the Tynebottom Limestone, revealed the most productive oreshoots within the Tynebottom, Jew, Lower Little, and Smiddy limestones. Additional stoping occurred in the underlying Whin Sill. Greenhurth No.1 Cross Vein was accessed from Bodder Mea Level (at NY788326). The mine ceased operations in 1902 after experiencing fluctuating ownership. Legend has it that in the deepest workings, the vein measured 3 1/2 feet wide and was filled with solid lead ore. These workings were reportedly flooded so rapidly that all tools were lost, contributing to the mine’s notable local reputation. The mineralization in this area falls within the intermediate zone between the baryte and fluorite zones of the orefield.

1799 John Surtees & Co. 1845 Sherlock & Co. - Greenhurth Mining Co.