MineArchiveWilliam Cookworthy
The Plymouth chemist who found china clay on Tregonning Hill in the 1740s, leased pits there and made the first British hard-paste porcelain.
People
- William Cookworthy · lessee, from 1746 — The individual behind the operator record.
Mines operated
| Mine | Region | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Tregonning Hill China Clay Pits | Cornwall | 1746–? |
Record created: 18 September 2026 · Last researched: 18 September 2026