MineArchiveOughtibridge Silica Fire Brick Company
Established 1856 to make refractory fire bricks for the iron and steel industry; the principal customer for, and likely owner of, the Wharncliffe Wood ganister mines. Incorporated 1918; taken over by Steetley in 1947.
Mines operated
| Mine | Region | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Wharncliffe Wood Ganister Mines | South Yorkshire | 1860–1945 |
Record created: 25 August 2026 · Last researched: 25 August 2026