http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/5-6/108/section/6/2018-07-01Ecclesiastical Leasing Act 1842 (repealed)An Act for enabling Ecclesiastical Corporations, aggregate and sole, to grant Leases for Long Terms of Years.1977-12-01texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2018-09-12Expert Participation2018-07-01F16 Mining leases may be granted.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .