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Lead Mining Bargains at Kilhope
| Book | Date | Bargain |
| 152 | 3 Oct 1868 | John Humble 6 ptrs agree to raise Ore in 10 fathoms of ground at 44/- per Bing till 31st Dec; to work five eight hour shifts per week per man. Partners: John Humble, John Elliott, Emerson Elliott, John English, Joseph Shield, Watson Hill |
| 152 | 3 Oct 1868 | William English 6 ptrs agree to cross cut to Kilhope Head Vein at 160/- per fathom and 30/- per Bing till 31st Dec; to work five eight hour shifts per week per man. Partners: William English, Milburn English, John Hodgson, Cutht. Peart, John Milburn, Ed. English |
| 152 | 2 Jan 1869 | John Humble 6 ptrs agree to raise Ore in their old ground at 44/- per Bing till 31st March; to work five eight hour shifts per week per man. Partners: Jno. Humble, Jno. Elliott, Em. Elliott, Jno. English, Jos. Shield, Watson Hill |
| 152 | 9 Jan 1869 | Wm. English 6 ptrs agree to rise in Kilhope Vein at 240/- per fathom and 30/- per Bing till 31st Mar; to work five eight hour shifts per week per man. Partners: Wm. English, Milburn English, Jno. Hodgson, Cuth. Peart, Thos. Lee, Ed. English |
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These extracts of Lead Mining Bargains have been kindly supplied by John Stark. He has
transcribed those bargains that relate to his family history research. This is not a
full extract from the bargain book, but it does provide an indication of the information
available. To see Johns family history research click here,
for the original extracts from the bargain books
click here.
When indexing the names mentioned in the Bargains we have 'standardised' the spelling
of the names - this was to aid in eliminating obvious duplicates. The spelling as
shown in the detail of the actual bargain remains as transcribed.
Description of the method of mining and some of the terms used
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