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D5376 - Ecton Lead Mine - 1841-1843

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D5376
Title	Ecton Lead Mine
Date	1841-1843
Description	accounts
Level	Fonds
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator	Ecton Lead Mmine
Administrative History	Copper and lead were mined at Ecton (Staffordshire). The Dukes of Devonshire were associated with the copper mine and the lead mine was connected to the Harpur Crewe family of Calke Abbey (see D2375). Both mines were operating by the seventeenth century and largely worked out by the end of the nineteenth century. A cheese factory was also associated with the Ecton mines area.
Custodial History	The item belonged to the late Mr L Garlic. It was donated in January 2001.
Organisation Sub-Type	Lead miners/mining companies
Term	Business

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Place (click for further details)	Type
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