MineArchiveMerrybent and Middleton Tyas Mining and Smelting Company
The company that developed the Merrybent copper workings from about 1856, sank the Engine Shaft in 1866 and promoted the Merrybent and Darlington Railway of 1866–70 to carry limestone from Barton Quarry; wound up by Act of Parliament in 1878.
Mines operated
| Mine | Region | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Merrybent Copper Mine | North Yorkshire | 1856–1878 |
Record created: 12 September 2026 · Last researched: 12 September 2026