Allenheads, Ropehaugh c.1965
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Situated at the head of the valley of the East Allen, Allenheads was an important centre for the lead-mining industry from the late 18th to the mid 19th century; the mines here produced around 14 per cent of the country's total output. The influx of mine workers brought with it an expansion of the village. New Houses was built in 1788, and Fawside Green and Dudley Place in 1790. Also dating from 1790 is Iceton House, which was once the pay office. There were even workings under the village itself, which were reached by way of a spiral incline.
An extract from Northumberland Tyne and Wear Photographic Memories.
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