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Allenheads lead ore works is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the substantial remains of lead mining and smelting operations in the Pennine uplands of Northumberland. The site represents industrial activity dating primarily from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, when lead extraction formed a significant part of the local economy. The surviving structures include elements of the mining infrastructure, processing facilities, and associated landscape modifications characteristic of period lead working. The monument preserves important evidence of the technological and organisational practices of historic lead production in northern England.
Allenheads lead ore works is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016348. View the official record →
Allenheads lead ore works is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the substantial remains of lead mining and smelting operations in the Pennine uplands of Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016348.
Allenheads lead ore works 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 1016348.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Park Level lead mine with ore works on Killhope Burn (4.1 km), Carrshield lead mines and ore works (5.8 km), Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill, 630m north west of Lintzgarth Plantation (6.2 km).
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