Description and History of Site:-
Eskdale Ironstone Mines. A number of mines in the area on the south bank of the Esk to the east of Grosmont . Birtley Iron Co 1848-1870 then Bagnall & Co 1872-1878. Reopened 1906-1915 by Grosmont Iron Co. Drifts inclines and remains of the explosive store in the woods near the railway. On private land.
Further Reading and References:-P Tuffs 1996. Catalogue of Cleveland Ironstone Mines. P Tuffs.
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Key Words :- ironstone mine
Viewing the Site :- No public access on private land
Address :- Grosmont, Grosmont, North Yorkshire, YO22 5PS
Grid Ref :- NZ 83745 05943
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.442004 , Long -0.710211
Local Authority :- Scarborough Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Record Date :- 15 October 2015
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Charles Morris
Grid Ref :- NZ 83745 05943
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.442004 , Long -0.710211
Local Authority :- Scarborough Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Record Date :- 15 October 2015
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Charles Morris