Wiregill Middle Level


Lead Mine

Worked from 1849 to 1912

Jan 1st, 2024 from NMRS by Buddle-Bot



Northern Pennines
Great Eggleshope Beck
54.671185, -2.038112
NY 9764 3068
Open Access
428m
#16,664


1852-1901 London Lead Company 1902 C. Fernau 1903-1910 Wiregill Deep Ltd 1911-1921 Frederick Shield 1927-1931 Wiregill Deep Mining Co. 1938 English Lead Mines Exploration Ltd 1940 New London Lead Co. Ltd 1941 English Lead Mines Exploration Ltd 19



Publications (2)

  • (1952); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol IV - Fluorspar; 162 pages
  • BGS - Mine Plans (large, zoomable) - Wiregill & Eggleshope Mines; 1 pages





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