Hi Ian,
The 1857 O.S map shows Apedale Smelt Mill (I take still smelting?) (Bob Scar is show as old Smelt Mil) I have visited both these sites about two years ago. Apedale is a heap of rubble, Bobscar has some of the sidewall remaining. Ian the information you seek could lie in the County Records Office of North Yorkshire (Northallerton) under the following references.
Bolton Castle: Greets 1766 ZBO (L) 2/4 Mic 2000/417-419
Remarks on the Greets works belonging to Chauncey Townsend, esq and company June 1766 (incomplete - part torn away)
Scale 10 yards to 1 inch.
Bolton Castle: Greets: 1766 ZBO (L) Mic 2000/420-423
Remarks on Greets works to June 10, 1766 beloning to Chauncey Townsend esq, in Duke of Bolton's liberty.
Paper on linen 43 x 12.5
Scale 10 yards to 1 inch
I hope this helps
Barry J
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