Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA group of three lead working coes, a shaft and a dressing floor on Longstone Edge

A group of three lead working coes, a shaft and a dressing floor on Longstone Edge

England
List entry 1014593
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England
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Overview

History & significance

A group of three lead working coes, a shaft and a dressing floor on Longstone Edge is a Post-Medieval lead mining site located in Derbyshire. The monument comprises evidence of small-scale lead extraction activities typical of the region's mining operations, with the three coes (conical spoil heaps) representing waste from ore processing, accompanied by a working shaft and associated dressing floor where ore was sorted and prepared. The site dates to the Post-Medieval period, reflecting the continuation of lead mining traditions in the Derbyshire Peak District that had been established in earlier centuries. These remains constitute important archaeological evidence of the region's extractive industries and the methods employed by miners during this era.

A group of three lead working coes, a shaft and a dressing floor on Longstone Edge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014593. View the official record →

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What is A group of three lead working coes, a shaft and a dressing floor on Longstone Edge?

A group of three lead working coes, a shaft and a dressing floor on Longstone Edge is a Post-Medieval lead mining site located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014593.

Who is responsible for protecting A group of three lead working coes, a shaft and a dressing floor on Longstone Edge?

A group of three lead working coes, a shaft and a dressing floor on Longstone Edge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1014593.

What other scheduled monuments are near A group of three lead working coes, a shaft and a dressing floor on Longstone Edge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Haddon Fields (7.8 km), Meadow Place bowl barrow (8 km), Alport smelt mill (8.3 km).

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