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Barrowmouth gypsum and alabaster mine at Saltom Bay is a post-medieval extractive site located on the Cumberland coast near Whitehaven. The mine represents industrial activity focused on the exploitation of gypsum and alabaster deposits, minerals valued for decorative and building purposes from the early modern period onwards. The site's physical remains include evidence of mining operations typical of small-scale quarrying enterprises of its era, reflecting the local geology and coastal accessibility that made such extraction economically viable. This monument contributes to understanding the industrial heritage of the Cumbrian coast during the period of early modern economic development.
Barrowmouth gypsum and alabaster mine at Saltom Bay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021106. View the official record →
Barrowmouth gypsum and alabaster mine at Saltom Bay is a post-medieval extractive site located on the Cumberland coast near Whitehaven. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021106.
Barrowmouth gypsum and alabaster mine at Saltom Bay 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 1021106.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Saltom coal pit (1.6 km), Haig Colliery (1.9 km), Duke Pit fan house (2.5 km).
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