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Cononley Lead Smelt Mill and Chimney - Skipton

The restored smelt mill chimney stands on the summit of Gib hill at 272 metres. The land on which the chimney stands was reputedly used for cock fighting, bare knuckle fighting and gambling by the miners.

Date 5 June 2018

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