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| Bch 29ZD Irene Hindmarsh Family - Allendale - circa 1880 |
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 "Allendale Area"
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 "Durham and NE England"
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Allendale
"Allendale is an extensive and hilly parish in the district of Hexhamshire and in general appearance is sterile and desolate, abounding with rugged elevations, which, however, conceal mineral treasures of great value. The parish is divided into nine grieveships: Allendale Town, Broadside, Catton, High Forest, Low Forest, Keenley, Park, West Allen (High) and West Allen (Low). The village of Allenheads is situated in High Forest Grieveship, Ninebanks (previously Nine Banks) is in West Allen (Low), and Carr Shield is in West Allen (High). Overall, it is about twelve miles in length by ten in breadth, and comprises an area of 37,267 acres. The population in 1801, was 3,519; in 1811, 3884; in 1821, 4,629; in 1831, 5,540; in l841, 5,729; and in 1851, 6,383 souls. The rateable value is £11,631. This parish contains very extensive lead mines, the principal of which are at Coalcleugh and Allenheads, where there are several levels nearly a mile in length...." [From History, Topography, and Directory of Northumberland, Whellan, 1855]
Comment: This branch is directly linked to Branch 1 which has strong links with Lead Mining in the Allendale area.
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