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I have come across several instances in South Gloucestershire where leases took several years to agree and sign during which time the mine was already up and running. I believe this is not uncommon in other coalfields but would be interested to hear from others on the list. I recall a reference (not to hand at the moment) to a company in Yate which agreed to sink a number of shafts at their own expense which would be reimbursed by the landowner if they found coal (or was it the other way round?). In Rangeworthy I have sections of boreholes dated about 2 years before the shaft of Rangeworthy Newpit was being sunk although I have as yet not tracked down details of who was responsible for the boreholes. I also have details of a feasibility Study carried out in Cromhall into the viability of a new pit although it appears that this was done for the Landowner regards David ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andy Cuckson" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 3:21 PM Subject: [MINING-HISTORY] PROSPECTING BEFORE THE LEASE > Has anything been published describing arrangements between mineral lords > and prospectors prior to committing to a lease? Or has anyone any useful > knowledge of such? The period I am interested in is late-18th century. > > Regards, > > Andy Cuckson