Derwent Mining Company

The company that took over the Derwent lead mines around Blanchland, including Shildon, from Easterby, Hall and Company in 1810.

Successor toEasterby, Hall and Company — Historic England: the Derwent Mining Company took over mining at Shildon from Easterby, Hall and Co. in 1810; Hunstanworth History calls the firm 'later the Arkendale and Derwent Lead Mines Company'.

Mines operated

MineRegionYears
Shildon Lead Mine Northumberland 1810–?

Record created: 21 September 2026 · Last researched: 21 September 2026

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