Coldberry Mineshop

OS Map: 92
Grid Reference: NY942290

In Hudeshope Valley, approximately 3.5km due N of Middleton-in-Teesdale.

At Coldberry, the most prosperous period of lead mining spanned almost the whole of the nineteenth century, creating one of the largest mine complexes of the North Pennines. This industry transformed forever the landscape of Hudeshope Valley. Scattered around the valley are numerous mine entrances and associated buildings that suggest the extent of the intricate system of shafts and levels that exist below the surface. On the valley sides are reservoirs and the remnants of a man-made water system that was used to power the mine machinery. Coldberry Gutter, the largest hush in the North Pennines, cuts through Hardberry Hill to form a distinctive scar on the horizon that can be seen from miles around.

Status: Listed
Owner: Raby Estate (Lord Barnard)

Work carried out: Conservation of mineshop and power house; interpretative display and self-guided trail.

Work to be carried out: Conservation of the Water Balance. Care and maintainance.