Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAllen smelt mill, flue system and chimneys

Allen smelt mill, flue system and chimneys

England
List entry 1016817
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Allen smelt mill, flue system and chimneys is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of an eighteenth-century lead smelting works located in Northumberland. The site preserves evidence of industrial infrastructure characteristic of the period, including the flue system and chimney structures that formed part of the lead-processing operation. Such smelting mills were integral to the exploitation of the lead ore deposits found in the North Pennines region during the height of that industry. The surviving remains provide archaeological evidence of the technological and operational methods employed in early modern metal extraction and processing in northern England.

Allen smelt mill, flue system and chimneys is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016817. View the official record →

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What is Allen smelt mill, flue system and chimneys?

Allen smelt mill, flue system and chimneys is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of an eighteenth-century lead smelting works located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016817.

Who is responsible for protecting Allen smelt mill, flue system and chimneys?

Allen smelt mill, flue system and chimneys 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 1016817.

What other scheduled monuments are near Allen smelt mill, flue system and chimneys?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ninebanks tower house (2.7 km), Blackett Level portal (3.6 km), Holmslinn lead mine, 200m south east of Holmes (3.7 km).

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