Burgesses of Wich

Held an effective royal monopoly on Droitwich salt production granted by King John's 1215 charter, until Robert Steynor's successful legal challenge ended it in 1695.

Mines operated

MineRegionYears
Droitwich Salt Wells Worcestershire 1215–1695

Record created: 25 August 2026 · Last researched: 25 August 2026