After looking at the BGS mines and quarries annual for 1998 I had Closehouse Mine, Lunedale, Middleton in Teesdale, Durham, DL12 0PB; owners at Brassington, Wirksworth DE4 4ES, if this makes sense. Mike Shaw ----- Original Message ----- From: Bernard Moore <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 5:16 PM Subject: Re: [MINING-HISTORY] Closehouse Barytes Mine > Dear Mike, > > ECC had it for ages, and I am sure during the 90's.. I used to drive past it > on a very regular basis, and you have got me thinking now. There was > certainly a different name on the board the last time I went by a year or so > ago; I did remember it for a while but not now unfortunately! > > I would suggest contacting Threlkeld Quarry and ask Ian Tyler, he will be > able to give you the name. > > Regards, Bernard.