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Beldon lead mine and ore works is a scheduled ancient monument located at Beldon Shields in Northumberland, comprising the remains of lead mining and processing infrastructure. The site dates from the post-medieval period and represents the industrial extraction and treatment of lead ore in the northern English landscape. The physical remains include surface features associated with mining operations and ore preparation works characteristic of early modern mineral extraction techniques in the region. The monument reflects the historical importance of lead mining to the local and broader English economy during its period of operation.
Beldon lead mine and ore works at Beldon Shields is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016462. View the official record →
Beldon lead mine and ore works is a scheduled ancient monument located at Beldon Shields in Northumberland, comprising the remains of lead mining and processing infrastructure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016462.
Beldon lead mine and ore works at Beldon Shields 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 1016462.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tower house in the churchyard of St James's Church (2.1 km), Burntshieldhaugh Fell prehistoric settlement and field system, 570m east of Ivy Pool (2.4 km), Cairnfield 730m south east of Burntshield Haugh (3.2 km).
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