MineArchiveBell Brothers
Formed by Isaac Lowthian, Thomas and John Bell, developed the Skelton ironstone mines from 1862 (leasing mineral rights from Mr Wharton of Skelton Castle) to supply their own ironworks at Port Clarence; operated Skelton Park Pit from 1872 to 1923.
Mines operated
| Mine | Region | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Bowburn Colliery | County Durham | 1906–1923 |
| Browney Colliery | County Durham | 1871–1923 |
| Carlin How Mine | North Yorkshire | 1873–1923 |
| Cliff Mine | North Yorkshire | 1860–1887 |
| Huntcliffe Mine | North Yorkshire | 1871–1906 |
| Lumpsey Mine | North Yorkshire | 1882–1923 |
| Page Bank Colliery | County Durham | ?–1923 |
| Skelton Park Pit | North Yorkshire | 1862–1923 |
| Spa Mine | North Yorkshire | 1864–1865 |
| Tursdale Colliery | County Durham | 1859–1923 |
Record created: 1 September 2026 · Last researched: 1 September 2026