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Derwent Lead Mining Company

The 19th-century company of the Derwent lead mines south of Blanchland, which appointed John Taylor to manage them; most of the visible remains at Taylor's Shaft, Sikehead and Jeffrey's smelt mill are its work.

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Derwent Lead Mines County Durham 1800–1890

Record created: 22 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026

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