Raffe Highley and Partners

The partnership that opened the lead mine above Thieveley Farm and built its first smelt mill in 1629; the Duchy of Lancaster ordered them out in December 1630 and allowed them £150 for their charges.

Mines operated

MineRegionYears
Thieveley Lead Mine Lancashire 1629–1630

Record created: 22 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026

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