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Alnwick Moor bell pits is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a series of shallow mining excavations located near Alnwick in Northumberland. The site represents evidence of medieval and post-medieval mineral extraction, with the characteristic bell or bowl-shaped pits created by the removal of coal or other minerals from shallow deposits. The scattered pits across the moor document the exploitation of local resources during periods when surface mining was the primary extraction method available to workers. This landscape of industrial activity reflects the economic activities and technological capabilities of communities in medieval and early modern Northumberland.
Alnwick Moor bell pits is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006419. View the official record →
Alnwick Moor bell pits is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a series of shallow mining excavations located near Alnwick in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006419.
Alnwick Moor bell pits 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 1006419.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Edlingham Castle fortified manor and solar tower (1.7 km), Edlingham deserted village (1.9 km), Prehistoric rock art 315m NNW of Wellhope (4.1 km).
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