MineArchiveByland Abbey
The Cistercian abbey in the North Riding, which held the mineral rights north of Ashfold Side Beck and mined the ground at Merryfield Hole — then called Hirefeldberg — from the 13th century into the 16th.
Mines operated
| Mine | Region | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Bentley Grange Ironstone Pits | West Yorkshire | 1180–1450 |
| Stony Grooves Mine | North Yorkshire | 1200–1540 |
Record created: 22 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026