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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
LS/622.34
Title
Rara avis in terris: or The compleat miner , in two books; the first containing the liberties, laws, and customs, of the lead-mines, within the weapontake of Wirksworth in Derbyshire. In fifty nine articles: to which are added, some new standing laws never printed before. The second teacheth the art of dialling and levelling.
Date
1729
Publication Date
1729
Edition
Second edition, with large additions
Author
Houghton, Thomas
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Term
Lead mines
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Type
Wirksworth Hundred
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