| mining |
Grant of Privileges by Aethelred. Bristol. 0883 . MSS, transcribed in British Museum MS Cotton Tib. AXIII, f.50a-51b |
| Wonders of Britain |
[Collection of mediaeval MSS all of which include details of 4 Wonders of England]. Anon. 13th-15th C. . MSS, various sources including the Cotton MSS. All housed in British Library. Ref. Shaw, Men Bib Pt. II, No. 477 for further details. |
| mining |
Assertic inclytissimi Arturi regis Britanniae.. Leland, John. 1544 . London: [Ioannem Herford], [viii]+[78](numbered as f.1-39)+[i]pp [1st ed. - Latin text] |
| mining |
[Mining Laws governing mining on Mendip and elsewhere]. Mendip Mining Laws. c.1555 . London, Kew : Public Record Office, State Domestic Papers, Eliz., vol. 287, item no. 97, MSS, 3p |
| mining |
A Learned and True Assertion of the original, life, actes, and death of ... Prince Arthur, King of geat Brittaine .... Leland, John. 1582 . London: imprinted by John Wolfe ..., [viii]+39f |
| mining |
Britannia sive florentissimorvm reg-norm, Angliae, Scotiae, Hiberniae .... Camden, William. 1586 . Londini: Per Radulphum Newbery, [xvi]+556+[xii]pp [ref. T.R. Shaw, Men Bib Pt. II No. 162 for further notes] |
| mining |
Britannia, or a chorographicall description of ... England, Scotland, and Ireland .... Camden, William. 1610 . Londini: Gerogii Bishop & Ioannis Norton, [xii]+822+233+[liv]pp, maps, illus [ref. T.R. Shaw, Men Bib Pt. II No. 162 for further notes] |
| Cheddar Risings |
Camden's Britannia – Somerset [map showing 12 mills where lake now is]. Camden. 1630, 1695, 1753 . Trans Philomen Holland 1st, 2nd & 3rd editions |
| Cliff Hotel Lake Risings |
Camden's Britannia – Somerset [map showing 12 mills where lake now is]. Camden. 1630, 1695, 1753 . Trans Philomen Holland 1st, 2nd & 3rd editions |
| mining |
Mendip. This Plot Lyeth in the bosome of the forest of Mendip .... Anon. c.1657 . British Library : MSS, 1f Ref: BM.Add.MS.5027A, art.49,f.77b-78a |
| mining |
Mr. Bushell's Abridgement of the Lord Chancellor Bacon's Philosophical Theory in Mineral Prosecutioins.. Bushell, Thomas. 1659 . London: [xv] + 145p, illus [ref. Shaw, Men Bib Pt.2 for further details] |
| mining |
Britannia Baconica: or, the natural rarities of England ..... Childrey, Joshua. 1660 . London: printed for the author, [xxix]+184 [further eds. dated 1661 and 1662; a French edition also exists, 1667] |
| mining |
An extract by Mr. Bushell of his late abridgment of the Lord Chancellor Bacons philosopical theory in mineral prosecutions, published for the satisfaction of his noble friends, that importunately desired it.. Bushell, Thomas. 1660 . London: printed by Thomas Leach., [105]pp, illus |
| mining |
Britannia Magna .... Hermanides, Rutgerus. 1661 . Amsterdam: Aegidii Jansonii, [xxx]+645+[xl]pp, maps [account similar to Camden's Britannia [q.v.] |
| mining |
On Thomas Bushell and attempts to unwater Row Pitts, Mendip. Anon. (22)340-341 (May) 1662 Mercurious Publicus. |
| mining |
Observationes variae curiosae in itinere Anglico.. Borch, Oluf. 1667 . [in] Bartholinus, Thomas : Epistolarum Medicinalium; Copenhagen. |
| mining |
Fodinae Regales, or the History, Laws and Places of the Chief Mines and Mineral Works in England .... Pettus, John. 1670 . London: printed by H.L. and R.B. for Thomas Basset, [xiii]+108+[vii]pp |
| mining |
Britannia ... [facsimile]. Ogilby, John. 1675 . London: Alexander Duckham, [108]pp, maps, illus [reduced facsimile of the 1st ed. plates] |
| mining |
Britannia .... Ogilby, John. 1675 . London: printed by the author ... , [xxxii]+200+[iv](+101 plates), maps, illus [2nd ed - 1698] |
| mining |
The General History of the Air.. Boyle, Robert. 1692 . London : printed for Awnsham and John Churchill, at the Black Swan in Pater-noster-Row, near Amen Corner., xii + 259pp |
| Wrington Mines |
An account of Digging and Preparing the Lapis Calaminaris.. Pooley, Giles. 17(198)672-677 1693 Phil Trans. |
| mining |
Camden's Britannia, newly translated into English: with largeadditions and improvements.. Camden, William. 1695 . London: printed by F. Collins, for A. Swalle and A. & J. Churchil, [xxxiv]+[xcxcvi](printed in numbered double columns) +[i]+[558]+[xliv], maps, illus, biblio [for further details ref. T.R. Shaw, Men |
| mining |
The Drescription of Brittaine in Generall.. Anon. 16?? . MSS, 108f [BM. Sloane MS. 241, Art. 2(f.15a-123a)) |
| Durdham Down Mine |
The Annals of Bristol in the Eighteenth Century [Many lead mines in this area]]. Latimer, John. p. 104-106 1714 . Bristol :William George's Sons; [viii] + 550pp. Pub 1893. |
| Green Ore mineshafts |
An Actual Survey of all the Principal Roads of England and Wales .... Ogilby, John. 1719 . London: J. Senex, 2 vols, maps [2nd ed - 1742 |
| Green Ore mineshafts |
A Pocket-Guide to the English Traveller .... Ogilby, John. 1719 . London: J. Tonson and J. Watts, [iv]+8+[200f] p, maps [100 1/2 scale maps] |
| mining |
An Actual Survey of all the Principal Roads of England and Wales .... Ogilby, John. 1719 . London: J. Senex, 2 vols, maps [2nd ed - 1742 |
| mining |
A Pocket-Guide to the English Traveller .... Ogilby, John. 1719 . London: J. Tonson and J. Watts, [iv]+8+[200f] p, maps [100 1/2 scale maps] |
| Green Ore mineshafts |
Britannia Depictsw or Ogilby improv'd ... by Emanuel Bowen engraver.. Ogilby, John. 1720 . London: Tho. Bowles, [vi]+273pp, maps [another 10 editions appeared up to 1764] |
| mining |
Britannia Depictsw or Ogilby improv'd ... by Emanuel Bowen engraver.. Ogilby, John. 1720 . London: Tho. Bowles, [vi]+273pp, maps [another 10 editions appeared up to 1764] |
| mining |
Britannia: or a chorographical description of Great Britain and Ireland .... Camden, William. 1722 . London:printed by Mary Matthews, for Awsham Churchill, The Second Edition, revised ... with large editions. [3rd ed. - 1753, 4th ed. - 1772] |
| mining |
A New Description of England and Wales .... Moll, Herman. 1724 . London: printed for H. Moll etc., [i]+xi+[i]+344+x pp, maps [other eds. : 1736, 1739, 1753] |
| mining |
Observations on the different strata of Earths, and minerals.. Strachey, John. 1727 . London: J. Walthoe, 16pp, surveys, illus |
| Cheddar Risings |
Somersetshire Illustrated.. Strachey, John. c.1730 . MSS, Somerset Record Office ref. no. DD/SH 1-404 |
| Poking Hole [Clinker Cave 2] |
Somersetshire Illustrated.. Strachey, John. c.1730 . MSS, Somerset Record Office ref. no. DD/SH 1-404 |
| Flint Jack's Cave |
Register of Baptisms. Cheddar Parish Church records. 1734 to date . MSS, 8 vols Contains details of the Cox and Gough families |
| Flint Jack's Cave |
Register of Marriages. Cheddar Parish Church records. 1734 to date . MSS, 14 vols Contains details of the Cox and Gough families |
| Flint Jack's Cave |
Register of Burials. Cheddar Parish Church records. 1734 to date . MSS, 6 vols Contains details of the Cox and Gough families |
| mining |
The General History of the Air.. Boyle, Robert. 1744 . London : A. Millar |
| mining |
The Agreeable Historian .... Simpson, Samuel. 1746 . London: R. Walker, 3 vols, maps |
| Cheddar Risings |
Diaries of tours made in England and Wales.. Catcott, Alexander. 1748 . MSS; 11 sheafs of loose papers, various sizes bound together. 17.5cm [1748-1774]. Sheaf 1 138p, sheaf 5 44ff : Bristol Ref. Library. B 6495. Strong Room 1B3 : Sheaf 1 91-92 Cheddar water |
| mining |
Poems on Various Subjects. Bowden, Samuel. 1754 . Bath : T. Boddely for the author, xxi+[xi]+390pp |
| Cheddar Risings |
Rural Beauties .... Martin, Benjamin. 1757 . London : W. Fenner;[iii] + {xlvi] (numbered [i] - xxxvi, xxv-xxxvi + 314pp, illus, map |
| mining |
Fossil Journal began Sept. 9th. 1757. Catcott, Alexander. 1757 . MS. 32ff. 19.5cm : 28-8-1763 Lead mines at Chewton Mendip |
| mining |
Rural Beauties .... Martin, Benjamin. 1757 . London : W. Fenner;[iii] + {xlvi] (numbered [i] - xxxvi, xxv-xxxvi + 314pp, illus, map |
| mining [Chewton Mendip] |
Fossil Journal began Sept. 9th. 1757. Catcott, Alexander. 1757 . MS. 32ff. 19.5cm : 28-8-1763 Lead mines at Chewton Mendip - Lamb Leer Cavern mentioned |
| Green Ore mineshafts |
Les Routes d'Ogilby par l'Angleterre. .... Ogilby, John. 1759 . Paris: Le Rouge [maps reengraved from 1719 edition [An Actual Survey ...] [another ed. - 1766] |
| mining |
Les Routes d'Ogilby par l'Angleterre. .... Ogilby, John. 1759 . Paris: Le Rouge [maps reengraved from 1719 edition [An Actual Survey ...] [another ed. - 1766] |
| Green Ore mineshafts |
The Roads through England Delineated .... Ogilby, John. 1762 . London: John Bowles, [xi]+101pp, maps [another edition: 1775 - maps are now dated 1775 - a pirated version of 1st edition of Britannia in 1675] |
| mining |
The Roads through England Delineated .... Ogilby, John. 1762 . London: John Bowles, [xi]+101pp, maps [another edition: 1775 - maps are now dated 1775 - a pirated version of 1st edition of Britannia in 1675] |
| mining |
England Illustrated .... Anon. 1764 . London: R. & J. Dodsley, 2 vols, maps, illus |
| Green Ore mineshafts |
Kitchin's Post-Chaise Companion, through England and Wales .... Kitchin, Thomas [Ogilby, John]. 1767 . London: John Bowles, Carington Bowles, and Robert Sayer, [[ix]+103pp, maps [pirated editions] [2nd. ed - 1780] |
| mining |
Kitchin's Post-Chaise Companion, through England and Wales .... Kitchin, Thomas [Ogilby, John]. 1767 . London: John Bowles, Carington Bowles, and Robert Sayer, [[ix]+103pp, maps [pirated editions] [2nd. ed - 1780] |
| Cheddar Risings |
Rural Elegance Display'd .... Martin, Benjamin. 1768 . London : printed for Staples Steare; [iii] + {xlvi] (numbered [i] - xxxvi, xxv-xxxvi + 314pp, illus, map |
| mining |
Rural Elegance Display'd .... Martin, Benjamin. 1768 . London : printed for Staples Steare; [iii] + {xlvi] (numbered [i] - xxxvi, xxv-xxxvi + 314pp, illus, map |
| mining |
England displayed. Russell, P. & Price, Owen. 1769 . London : printed for the authors by Adlard and Browne, 2 vols, maps, illus |
| mining |
A Description of England. Anon. 1769, 1770 . London : Newbery and Carnon, 10 vols, illus |
| Cheddar Risings |
Antiquities of England & Wales, General Description of County of Somerset. Boswell. 1770 . |
| Cliff Hotel Lake Risings |
Antiquities of England & Wales, General Description of County of Somerset. Boswell. 1770 . |
| mining |
The Complete English Traveller, or, a new survey and description of England .... Saunders, Robert. 1771 . London: J. Cooke, ic+[iv]+696+[xii]pp, maps, illus |
| mining |
The General History of the Air.. Boyle, Robert. 1772 . London : A. Millar |
| mining |
A New Display of the Beauties of England .... Anon. 1773,1774 . London : R. Goadby, 2 vols, illus |
| mining |
A Description of England. Anon. 1775 . London : Newbery and Carnon, 2nd ed., 10 vols, illus |
| mining |
A New Display of the Beauties of England .... Anon. 1776,1777 . London : R. Goadby, 3rd ed., 2 vols, illus |
| mining |
The Modern Universal British Traveller. Burlington, C., Rees, D.L., Murray, A.. 1779 . London : J. Cooke; 836 + [xvi]pp, illus, maps |
| mining |
The New British Traveller .... Walpoole, George A.. 1782 . London : Alex Hogg; 520pp, maps, illus |
| mining |
A New Display of the Beauties of England .... Anon. 1787 . London : R. Goadby, new ed., 2 vols, illus |
| mining |
Britannia: or, a chorographical description of Great Britain and Ireland .... Camden, William. 1789 . London:John Nichols, 2 vols, maps, illus. [2nd ed. - 1806 in 4 vols] |
| mining |
A Tour to the West of England, in 1788.. Shaw, Stebbing. 1789 . London: Robson and Clarke, viii+602pp |
| Buckingham Copper Mines |
Letter Book. Jenkin, William. 1790-1820 . MSS housed in County Museum, Truo, HJ.1.1-13 |
| Dodington House Cave [Lost] |
Letter Book. Jenkin, William. 1790-1820 . MSS housed in County Museum, Truo, HJ.1.1-13 |
| mining |
Letter Book. Jenkin, William. 1790-1820 . MSS housed in County Museum, Truo, HJ.1.1-13 |
| Leigh Down mines |
The history and antiquities of the County of Somerset, collected from authentick records and an actual survey by the late Mr. Edmund Rack .... Collinson, John. 1791 . Bath: R. Cruttwell, 3 vols : Vol 1 : lii + 45 + 277pp, Vol. 2 : 507pp; Vol.3 : 650pp; maps illus |
| mining |
The history and antiquities of the County of Somerset, collected from authentick records and an actual survey by the late Mr. Edmund Rack .... Collinson, John. 1791 . Bath: R. Cruttwell, 3 vols : Vol 1 : lii + 45 + 277pp, Vol. 2 : 507pp; Vol.3 : 650pp; maps illus |
| Rickford Rising |
The history and antiquities of the County of Somerset, collected from authentick records and an actual survey by the late Mr. Edmund Rack .... Collinson, John. 1791 . Bath: R. Cruttwell, 3 vols : Vol 1 : lii + 45 + 277pp, Vol. 2 : 507pp; Vol.3 : 650pp; maps illus |
| mining |
The New and Complete English Traveller .... Dalton, William Hugh. 1794 . London : Alex. Hogg; 520+[viii]pp, maps, illus |
| mining |
General View of the Agriculture in the County of Somerset .... Billingsley, John. 1794 . London : W. Smith (printer), 192pp, maps |
| Aveline's Hole |
[account of discovery of Aveline's Hole]. Anon. (16 Jan), [p3, col 4] Vol. VII, No. 360 [DJI(p)] [AB(p)] 1797 Bristol Mercury. |
| Aveline's Hole |
[discovery of Aveline's Hole]. Anon. 9(53)283(Feb) 1797 Sporting Mag. |
| Aveline's Hole |
[Notebook]. Whalley, T.S.. 1797 . Now lost. Describes discovery of the cave : ref. J.A. Davies, UBSS Proc, 1921 |
| mining |
General View of the Agriculture in the County of Somerset .... Billingsley, John. 1797 . London : W. Smith (printer), revised edition |
| mining |
Observations .... Maton, George William. 1797 . Salisbury : J. Easton, 2 vols, Vol. 2, pp.127-135 |
| mining |
General View of the Agriculture in the County of Somerset .... Billingsley, John. 1798 . London : W. Smith (printer), 2nd edition |
| mining |
A Tour to the West of England, in 1788. [abridged]. Shaw, Stebbing. 1798 . London: E, Newberry, 1st ed., [ 2nd. ed. - 1800] |
| Aveline's Hole |
Account of a cavern discovered in the north-west side of the Mendip Hills in Somersetshire.. Gibbes, George Smith. iii,319 1799 Nicholson's Jnl. |
| Aveline's Hole |
Account of a cavern on the north-west side of the Mendip Hills, in Somersetshire.. Gibbes, George Smith. 5,143-144 1800 Trans Linn Soc. |
| Aveline's Hole |
Account of a cavern on the north-west side of the Mendip Hills, in Somersetshire.. Gibbes, George Smith. 7,146-148 1800 Phil. Mag. |
| mining |
Observations on a Tour through almost the whole of England .... Dibdin, Charles. 1801-02 . London: G. Goulding etc. 2 vols, illus |
| mining |
[Notebooks]. Cumberland, George. 1801-10 . MSS, 10 vols. BM Add.MS.36.519 |
| mining |
The Wonders of Nature and Art .... Smith, Thomas. 1803-1804 . London: J. Walker, 12 vols, illus |
| Aveline's Hole |
Mr. Urban. H.W.. Pt.II, p.409 1805 Gents Mag. |
| mining |
The Traveller's Guide .... Oulton, Walley C.. 1805 . London: J. Cundee, 2 vols, map, illus |
| mining |
A Tour to the West of England, in 1788 [in] John Pinkerton, A General Collection of the Best and Most Interesting Voyages and TRavels in all parts of the World.. Shaw, Stebbing. 1808 . London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, Vol.2, pp 172-335, illus |
| Aveline's Hole |
The Scientific Tourist through England, Wales, & Scotland .... Walford, Thomas. 1818 . London: J. Booth, 2 vols, unpaged, maps, illus |
| mining |
The New British Traveller .... Dugdale, James. 1819 . London : J & J Cundee, 4 vols, maps, illus |
| Aveline's Hole |
Account of an Assemblage of Fossil Teeth and Bones... discovered in a Cave in Kirkdale, Yorkshire, in the year 1821: with a Comparative View of five similar Caverns.... Buckland, William. v, 192(Sep) 1822 Annals of Phil. |
| Cheddar Risings |
Somerset Delineated,. Greenwood, C. and Greenwood, J.. 1822 . London: C. & J. Greenwood, [iii]+215pp |
| Aveline's Hole |
Reliquiae Diluvianae. Buckland, William. 1823 . London: John Murray, vii + [i] + 303pp, maps, surveys, illus |
| Flint Jack's Cave |
Register of Banns. Cheddar Parish Church records. 1823 to date . MSS, 5 vols Contains details of the Cox and Gough families |
| Flint Jack's Cave |
Register of Banns. Cheddar Parish Church records. 1823 to date . MSS, 5 vols Contains details of the Cox and Gough families |