Fallowfield Mine
Other Business Names:
- Walton & Cowper
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Wall, Northumberland, Northumberland, North East, England
Sectors:
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Extraction
Baryte & calcite extraction
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Extraction
Lead extraction
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Basic metals production
Lead smelting
Notes:
Established by 16th century. From late 17th century lead smelting also took place adjacent to the mine. From 1867 mining of baryte and witherite started as lead production declined. In 1880s operated by Walton & Cowper. Closed c1913
Publications:
- Fallowfield lead and witherite mines by Brook, Frank
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Walton & Cowper
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Wall, Northumberland, Northumberland, North East, England
Sectors:
- Extraction Baryte & calcite extraction
- Extraction Lead extraction
- Basic metals production Lead smelting
Notes:
Established by 16th century. From late 17th century lead smelting also took place adjacent to the mine. From 1867 mining of baryte and witherite started as lead production declined. In 1880s operated by Walton & Cowper. Closed c1913Publications:
- Fallowfield lead and witherite mines by Brook, Frank