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Castleside, Dene Howle Lead Mine

Lead washing at Dene Howl or Healeyfield Mine, Castleside. The dressing mill, showing enclosed waterwheels. Very dark original photograph.

Date:
1898
Period:
1876 - 1900
Place:
Castleside
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Item Type:
postcard
Donor:
Milner, Mr
Artist:
unknown
Reference:
DR00363

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