Yew Tree - Firestone Level


Lead and Fluorite Mine

Jan 1st, 2024 from NMRS by Buddle-Bot

Jan 10th, 2025 by BertyBasset



Northern Pennines
Bollihope
54.7142372, -2.010057
NY 9945 3547
Open Access
355m
#16,174


Two levels and an opencut north of Bollihope Burn were initially worked by W. B. Lead Co until 1854, after which they were taken over by the London Lead Co. The mine was reopened in 1941 specifically for fluorite extraction. Currently, neither of the levels are accessible, although some of the stopes reach the surface on the moor.



1902-1903 J.P. Hornung & Son 1904-1907 Thomas Middleton 1908 W. Hird & Co.


Publications (1)

  • (1952); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol IV - Fluorspar; 162 pages





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