Here a level was driven into a coal immediately below the Middle Limestone, but little other work was done. Between 1848 and 1849, this level was leased, along with pits at Starbotton, by Charles Lodge and John Metcalf respectively.

Gill, M.C. “Great Dales Coalfield, Eastern Areas” British Mining No.86 (2008), pp.68-108
Gill, M.C. The Wharfedale Mines (British Mining No.49, 1994)

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