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Ashnott lead mine and lime kiln

England
List entry 1016550
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1016550
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
3.97 hectares
Grid reference
SD6945947983
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ashnott lead mine and lime kiln is a scheduled ancient monument located in Yorkshire, comprising the remains of industrial workings from the early modern period. The site consists of lead mining infrastructure together with a lime kiln, reflecting the dual extractive economy of the area. These structures represent the technological and commercial practices of lead and lime production in northern England during a period when such industries formed important components of regional economic activity. The monument is designated for its archaeological and historical significance in demonstrating the extent and nature of mineral extraction in Yorkshire.

Ashnott lead mine and lime kiln is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016550. View the official record →

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What is Ashnott lead mine and lime kiln?

Ashnott lead mine and lime kiln is a scheduled ancient monument located in Yorkshire, comprising the remains of industrial workings from the early modern period.

Who is responsible for protecting Ashnott lead mine and lime kiln?

Ashnott lead mine and lime kiln 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 1016550.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ashnott lead mine and lime kiln?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Length of Roman road N of Bateson's Farm (2.2 km), Eadsford (or Edisford) Bridge (7.5 km), Clitheroe Castle; medieval enclosure castle (8.1 km).

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Battlefields
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Roman Britain
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Domesday
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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Length of Roman road N of Bateson's Farm
2.2 km
Eadsford (or Edisford) Bridge
7.5 km
Clitheroe Castle; medieval enclosure castle
8.1 km
Round cairn on Thornley Hall Fell, 430m east of Meg Hall
9.1 km
The Old Lower Hodder Bridge
9.1 km
The ground beneath

The bedrock under Ashnott lead mine and lime kiln

Ashnott lead mine and lime kiln stands on Bowland High Group And Craven Group (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Bashkirian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.

Domesday entry for Newton, Yorkshire →
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