Description and History of Site:-
Early hand-cut level in massive sandstone dating from the 1740's. The level is characteristic of early levels being wider at shoulder height than at the base. The level runs south in the direction of Waterhole Vein.
Further Reading and References:-
Britsih 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 hand rockcut
Viewing the Site :- On open access land. Can be viewed from the footpath
Address :- Greenhow, Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, HG3 5JH
Grid Ref :- SE 11408 64740
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.078459 , Long -1.827134
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 - 28 May 2021
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © John Suter
Grid Ref :- SE 11408 64740
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.078459 , Long -1.827134
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 - 28 May 2021
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © John Suter