A vein is visible outcropping one mile south of Arncliffe village. Historical records indicate that development began in 1756, and by 1813, two levels were driven to dewater the workings. However, production remained at a small scale despite these efforts.

1701 Mr Blackburn 1748 James Simpson 1756 John Calvert 1757 John Stob & Mr Greenhow 1773-1781 Mr Holmes 1813-1819 Francis Ellerton 1822 Thomas Watson 1846-1847 William Jaques