| Description | Copy documents including are references to lead mines for which other records survive. These include Mill Close mine, Wensley (see also D4383), Bage mine, Wirksworth (see D504 B/L 405, D2601 Z/P 1), Wakebridge mine (see D504 B/L 4-11, Lea lead smelting works (see D161/B/2/13), and Meerbrook smelting works, Alderwasley (see D4959/29). |
| Administrative History | The Wass family of Matlock Bath had extensive lead mining interests in the Derbyshire Dales in the later 19th century. |
| Custodial History | These documents were given to the Record Office in 1982. This list was added to the online catalogue with the assistance of Elissa Rowe. |