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Journal of Bores Put Down in the Dalmellington Mineral Field
1849réf. 842F32Not Stated: None 1849-1851. Paperback. Very Good. 13.5" by 9". None. A fascinating handwritten mid-nineteenth century account of bores put down in the Scottish mining town of Dalmellington. A handwritten manuscript 'Journal of Bores Put Down in the Dalmellington Mineral Field' by the Dalmellington Iron Company between 1849 to 1851.The Dalmellington Ironworks were opened by The Dalmellington Iron Company in 1848 in the small Sottish market town of Dalmellington. Good quality coal was produced from surface workings and sent down the turnpike road to Galloway with the town growing after the completion of a local railway in 1858.This manuscript discusses the depth of boreholes made in the mid-glen Craigmark; Burnfoot Hill; Burnhead Glen and Lillyhole between 1849 and 1851 with note made of the depths and locations at which coal and ironstone were found.A wonderful insight into mines in mid-nineteenth century Scotland. In paper wraps with handwritten title to front wrap. Chipping small losses and discolouration to wrap perimeters. Internally firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright. Very Good None paperback
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