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Lead Mining in the Yorkshire Dales
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View over Smelt Mill Ruins

The Old Gang Smelt Mill served a number of mines. The Old Gang Mining Company was a large and important employer. Galena was brought from mines spread all over these hills and some neighbouring valleys to be smelted.

 

Photograph © John Morrison