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Grimwith Mining Company

Leased Red Scar for 21 years from 1862, building an office and lodge house around 1867, but closed the mine in 1877 after only fifteen years owing to flooding and poor-quality veins.

Mines operated

MineRegionYears
Red Scar Mine North Yorkshire 1862–1877

Record created: 31 August 2026 · Last researched: 31 August 2026

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