A sprawling complex of mine and cave passages characterizes this site, with historical roots extending back to antiquity. A plan dating back to 1774 provides a comprehensive overview of the majority of the present-day workings. Notably, the mine entrance was excavated during the 1970s by MSG and Earby MRG, adding a modern dimension to the site’s long-standing history.
1762-1768 James Raw & Co. 1848-1872 Grinton Moor Co. 1873 Grinton & Ellerton Mining Co. 1874-1881 Ellerton Moor Mining Co. 1882-1886 J.C.D. Charlesworth 1887 Swaledale Mining Association Ltd 1888-1895 Grinton Mining & Smelting Co. Ltd
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Publications (15)
(1968); MSG - Journal 02 - Journal; 32 pages (1972); MSG - Newsletter 06 Jun - Newsletter; 2 pages (1973); MSG - Newsletter 09 Jul - Newsletter; 6 pages (1974); MSG - Journal 07 - Journal; 53 pages (1974); MSG - Newsletter 10 Apr - Newsletter; 5 pages (1976); MSG - Journal 08 - Journal; 90 pages (1987); CATMHS - Newsletter 018-December; 38 pages (1987); CATMHS - Trip Report 22 08 - Devis Mine; 9 pages (2008); MSG - Journal 12 - Journal; 68 pages (2008); MSG - Journal 12 - Journal; 68 pages Show all 15 (5 more) (2010); CATMHS - Newsletter 100-August; 36 pages (2011); CATMHS - Newsletter 104-August; 27 pages (2015); MSG - Journal 13 - Journal; 56 pages (2017); CATMHS - Newsletter 129-November; 46 pages (2021); MSG - Journal 14 - Journal; 35 pages
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