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  Carshield (Lead Ore and Zinc)  Index  Carshield (Lead Ore and Zinc)  
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Carshield (Lead Ore and Zinc)


  Summary Description Disasters Names Local Collieries Credits  

Location: West Allendale
5½ miles [9 km] E of Alston
Map Ref: (Sheet 86, 87) NY804476, 54° 49' 22" N, 2° 18' 18" W
Maps: Map 1952 map Lead mines of the Northern Dales
Opened:
Closed:
Owners: 1900s - Vieille Montagne Zinc Co.
Output: 1900 - Lead Ore, Zinc Ore.
1902 - Lead Ore, Zinc Ore.
1905 - Lead and zinc ores.
1910 - Lead and zinc ores.
1915 - Lead and zinc ores.
1921 - Lead Ore, Zinc Ore.
  Mineral Statistics  Detailed Mineral Statistics for Carshield (Lead Ore and Zinc)
Employment: 1900 - 146 (105 below, 41 surface)
1902 - 174 (122 below, 52 surface)
1905 - 0 [Inc. in Ayle Burn]
1910 - 0 [inc. in Ayle Burn]
1915 - 72 (70 below, 2 surface)
1921 - 0 [Not worked]
Manager  Colliery Management (prior to 1970)


  Description Summary Disasters Names Local Collieries Credits  

Description


  Disasters Summary Description Names Local Collieries Credits  

Disasters (5 or more killed)

None found.


  Names Summary Description Disasters Local Collieries Credits  

Names of those killed at this colliery

Please note that this collection of names is by no means complete!

In Memoriam
  Individal page   

Hindmarsh, J., 15 Sep 1899, aged 22, Labourer, He was starting the machinery by putting a lever into the spokes of a pulley, and in consequence of the wheel suddenly moving, the end of the lever struck him under the chin [Inspection made & inquest attended]

 
  1 name found

If you know of any fatalities missing from the above list then please contact us with the details and we will add them to our database.

Those names marked with image, have a web page providing individual details of the accident, the page may also include a photograph of the deceased. Click on the image symbol next to the name to see the web page.


  Local Collieries Summary Description Disasters Names Credits  

Collieries and Pits within 5 miles (8km)

Colliery Map  a simulated map showing the immediate vicinity of Carshield (Lead Ore and Zinc)

Nearby Collieries  list of collieries/pits etc. near to Carshield (Lead Ore and Zinc)


  Credits Summary Description Disasters Names Local Collieries  

Credits

Sources:

  • 1899 Mines Inspectors Report (Cd 134), Newcastle District (No. 3) by John L. Hedley, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
  • 1900 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
  • 1902 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
  • 1905 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
  • 1910 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
  • 1915 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
  • 1921 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department

  Summary Description Disasters Names Local Collieries Credits  

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