Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAlport smelt mill

Alport smelt mill

England
List entry 1009704
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Alport smelt mill is a lead-smelting site located in Derbyshire that dates to the post-medieval period. The remains include structures associated with the processing of lead ore, reflecting the region's historically significant non-ferrous metal industry. Lead smelting was a major industrial activity in Derbyshire during the sixteenth and subsequent centuries, and such mills represent the technological infrastructure that supported this extraction and refining process. The site is listed as an ancient monument due to its archaeological and industrial heritage value.

Alport smelt mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009704. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Alport smelt mill?

Alport smelt mill is a lead-smelting site located in Derbyshire that dates to the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009704.

Who is responsible for protecting Alport smelt mill?

Alport smelt mill 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 1009704.

What other scheduled monuments are near Alport smelt mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Galley Low bowl barrow (8.4 km), Romano-British field system, 420m south east of Roystone Grange (8.6 km), Prehistoric and Romano-British barrow and medieval animal pen, 450m south east of Roystone Grange (8.6 km).

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