Samuel Curteis
A granite quarry lessee, previously of Craignair Quarry at Dalbeattie, who took a 21-year lease on Shap from the Lowther estate between 1864 and 1870 and formed the Shap and Dalbeattie Granite Company, putting the site into large-scale, continuous production for the first time.
Mines operated
| Mine | Region | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Shap Granite Quarries | Cumbria | 1864–1899 |
Record created: 29 August 2026 · Last researched: 29 August 2026