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History of Rispey Iron Stone Mine

Mining started at least as early as 1751, initially for lead. After the mine was taken over by the Weardale Iron Company in the mid 19th century it became the main source of iron carbonate ores in the are. Lead ores continued to be produced as a valuable side-product.

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PREHISTORIC BURIALROMAN PERIOD FARMANGLO-SAXON ROYAL PALACEMEDIEVAL VILLAGEMEDIEVAL CASTLEPOST-MEDIEVAL LEAD WORKINGTWENTIETH CENTURY COAL MINE