SWMM W 1-32 Deeds and documents relating to the Whitworth Mineral Estate, 1832-1909
SWMM W 33-36 Other papers, 1911-1912 and n.d.
Whitworth Mineral Estate
This material is held atWest Glamorgan Archive Service
- Reference
- GB 216 SWMM/W
- Dates of Creation
- 1832-1912
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 box (0.013 cubic metres)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Whitworth family were Northampton gentry involved in the exploitation of the South Wales coalfield who acquired land in a number of parishes east and south of Neath, including the Fforch-dwm Estate in the parishes of Baglan and Michaelston-super-Avon. The Whitworth Mineral Estate Company was incorporated in 1890 to trade in coal, coke and minerals. In 1905, Whitworth Collieries Ltd was incorporated as colliery proprietor for the Whitworth estate.
Arrangement
Arranged into deeds and leases (in date order) and other records.
Access Information
No restrictions
Other Finding Aids
A hard copy is available at the West Glamorgan Archive Service
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright regulations apply.
Appraisal Information
All records received by the West Glamorgan Archive Service have been retained
Custodial History
The records were received by the South Wales Miners' Museum and transferred to the West Glamorgan Archive Service
Accruals
Accruals are not expected.