John Thompson

Wigan ironmaster who took a lease on Lead Mines Clough from landowner Frank Hall Standish in 1824; the lease was relinquished in 1837, ending commercial mining at the site.

Mines operated

MineRegionYears
Lead Mines Clough Lancashire 1824–1837

Record created: 26 August 2026 · Last researched: 26 August 2026

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