If the provenance is the bishop's solicitors, it will certainly refer to
property in County Durham.
*There was at an iron forge at Iron Acton briefly in the 18th century, but
I have never managed to pin it down. However the name also suggests
medieval iron smelting.
*Acton in Cheshire had a zinc mill (or some such description) at the time of
the title award. An iron forge was at least planned there in about 1720. I
have a little information on that but would like more if it exists.
Peter King
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From: mining-history [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of
david hardwick
Sent: 10 June 2007 11:13
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Subject: Re: Bishop of Durham mine docs 1800-1820
I assume the reference to "Acton smelt mills" relates to Acton Lead Smelt
Mill, north east of Blanchland in County Durham (clue in source title!!)
rather than a previously unheard of Mill at Iron Acton in South
Gloucestershire!!!!
Hope someone gets it at a sensible price who will do something useful with
it rather than hide it away in a collection
Regards
David
P.S. if anyone is interested in the Acton Lead Smelt mills I cam across a
reference to the Don Wilcock Collection when looking this up
http://www.tomorrows-history.com/Items/LargeIE/ItemDU0503380001.htm
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