William Argall and Company

William Argall, a mine captain from Breage, founded the Tregonning Hill china clay and brick works in 1871 and by 1890 his company controlled the clay setts across the hill.

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Mines operated

MineRegionYears
Tregonning Hill China Clay Pits Cornwall 1871–1889

Record created: 18 September 2026 · Last researched: 18 September 2026

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