Christopher Hanby

Of Gilmonby. Worked Tanhill Colliery in the mid-17th century while holding the adjoining King's Pit Colliery through the Bowes mineral rights he retained in 1657, and in 1670 leased Cotterdale Colliery from Sir John Lowther.

Mines operated

MineRegionYears
Tan Hill Colliery North Yorkshire ?–1670

Record created: 13 September 2026 · Last researched: 13 September 2026

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