Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBeans and Bacon, Old Eye, Fiery Dragon and Cod Beat lead mines and a limekiln 480m south of Blakelow Farm

Beans and Bacon, Old Eye, Fiery Dragon and Cod Beat lead mines and a limekiln 480m south of Blakelow Farm

England
List entry 1019041
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Beans and Bacon, Old Eye, Fiery Dragon and Cod Beat lead mines and a limekiln 480m south of Blakelow Farm is a complex of extractive industrial remains located in Derbyshire. The site comprises evidence of lead mining activity alongside a limekiln, dating from the post-medieval period when lead extraction formed a significant part of regional mineral exploitation. The multiple named mine workings indicate a substantial operation across the landscape, with the associated limekiln reflecting the broader industrial infrastructure required to support mineral processing and related activities in this area. These remains form part of the extensive archaeological record of Derbyshire's historic mining heritage.

Beans and Bacon, Old Eye, Fiery Dragon and Cod Beat lead mines and a limekiln 480m south of Blakelow Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019041. View the official record →

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What is Beans and Bacon, Old Eye, Fiery Dragon and Cod Beat lead mines and a limekiln 480m south of Blakelow Farm?

Beans and Bacon, Old Eye, Fiery Dragon and Cod Beat lead mines and a limekiln 480m south of Blakelow Farm is a complex of extractive industrial remains located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019041.

Who is responsible for protecting Beans and Bacon, Old Eye, Fiery Dragon and Cod Beat lead mines and a limekiln 480m south of Blakelow Farm?

Beans and Bacon, Old Eye, Fiery Dragon and Cod Beat lead mines and a limekiln 480m south of Blakelow Farm 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 1019041.

What other scheduled monuments are near Beans and Bacon, Old Eye, Fiery Dragon and Cod Beat lead mines and a limekiln 480m south of Blakelow Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ivet Low bowl barrow (4.9 km), Bowl barrow on Carsington Pasture, 800m south east of Brassington Brickworks (5.2 km), Carsington Pasture, Nickalum, Perserverance, West Head, Break Hollow and other small mines and medieval field boundaries (5.6 km).

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