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Lead Mining
The region is steeped in the history of Lead Mining. These pages will point you in the
right direction, but as a general guide, the area from Nenthead to Allenheads, to Rookhope
and the Upper Tees Valley are the main areas of interest.
 | Nenthead, Cumbria. Click for more
information on the village and lead mining |
| Allenheads, Northumberland. Click for more
information on the village and lead mining |
| Rookhope, County Durham |
| Killhope Lead Mining Centre, County Durham |
| Coldberry and the Hudeshope Valley, County Durham. Located north west
of Middleton In Teesdale. The mines date back to 1730 and the whole valley has many spoil
heaps and shaft entrances. There is an exhibition, a shop, good walks, a lot of
conservation and documentation. There is a superb leaflet with lots of detail, contact the
Trust at Nenthead on 01 434 382 037 for details. |
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