Thanks for that info, Mike- am at present working on an item about TP Mulligan, so Neillidh knows me & could be a source of info, for sure! Please let me know of any results & see you at Whitby? Other contributors a little dismissive of Arigna's 400 year history- the small, primitive mines were part of the Arigna community just as much as farming - it certainly was 'thriving' -- it wouldn't have lasted otherwise. The miners didn't thrive, that's a given, but it was very much part of the local culture for a very long time.... any more ideas welcome- it all helps
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