Cheshire's Mining Industry in 1896 - A List of Metalliferous Mines
Britain's Active Mining History Society
From the Tables compiled by W.N. Atkinson, H.M. Inspector for the North Staffordshire District in his Report for 1896
Name of Mine | Situation | Owner and Postal Address | Agent | Workers | Minerals Worked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U/G | Sur. | |||||
Astbury |
Congleton |
Astbury Hydraulic Lime and Stone Co. Ltd., Congleton, Cheshire |
F.G. Warburton |
11 |
4 |
Limestone |
Astbury |
Congleton |
Astbury Silica Co., Congleton |
2 |
10 |
Gannister |
|
Adelaide |
Marston, Northwich |
Salt Union Ltd., Winsford, Cheshire |
J. Rigby |
44 |
4 |
Rock Salt |
Baron's Quay |
Witton, Northwich |
Salt Union Ltd., Winsford, Cheshire |
J. Rigby |
56 |
17 |
Rock Salt |
Green Hills |
Macclesfield |
Dean Bros., Higher Sutton, Macclesfield |
3 |
3 |
Stone |
|
Hollin Lane |
Macclesfield |
Jas. Rathbone, Higher Sutton, Macclesfield |
5 |
1 |
Stone |
|
Marston Hall |
Marston, Northwich |
Salt Union Ltd., Winsford, Cheshire |
J. Rigby |
27 |
4 |
Rock Salt |
Marston, Old |
Marston |
Salt Union Ltd., Winsford, Cheshire |
J. Rigby |
Rock Salt. Standing |
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Meadow Bank |
Winsford |
Salt Union Ltd., Winsford, Cheshire |
J. Rigby |
Rock Salt. Standing |
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Newman |
Northwich |
Salt Union Ltd., Winsford, Cheshire |
J. Rigby |
Rock Salt. Standing |
||
Platts |
Marston |
Salt Union Ltd., Winsford, Cheshire |
J. Rigby |
Rock Salt. Standing |
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Pool Pit |
Marston |
Salt Union Ltd., Winsford, Cheshire |
J. Rigby |
Rock Salt. Standing |
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Williamsons |
Wincham |
Salt Union Ltd., Winsford, Cheshire |
J. Rigby |
Rock Salt. Standing |
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Witton Hall |
Northwich |
Salt Union Ltd., Winsford, Cheshire |
J. Rigby |
Rock Salt. Standing |
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Total |
148 |
43 |
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