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Waldegrave Lead Smelting Company

Formed in 1868 following a change of ownership at Chewton, raising output sharply to 500 tons in its first full year before production fell back over the following years.

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MineRegionYears
Chewton Mineries Somerset 1868–1881

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

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