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Cockhill Level

Description and History of Site:-

Driven in 1782, Cockhill Level, was the main horse level providing access to some 8 to 9 miles of levels under Greenhow.


Further Reading and References:-

British Mining No 21 The Greenhow Lead Mining Field, Dickinson J M and Gill M G, 1983, p50
British Mining No 60 The Greenhow Mines,Gill MG, 1998, p119


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Key Words :- lead mine level

Viewing the Site :- On open access land. Can be viewed from the footpath

Address :- Greenhow, Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, HG3 5JQ
Grid Ref :- SE 11384 64817
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.079152 , Long -1.827497
Local Authority :- Harrogate Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Earthworks only
Contributor :- John Suter - 11 May 2021

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