Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBlackett Level portal

Blackett Level portal

England
List entry 1006414
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blackett Level portal is a nineteenth-century entrance structure associated with coal mining operations in Northumberland. The portal marks the opening of an underground level or adit driven into the coalfield, representing the industrial archaeology of the region's extractive industries during the nineteenth century. The structure survives as physical evidence of the mining techniques and infrastructure that characterised coal production in this part of northern England during the period of intensive industrial development.

Blackett Level portal is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006414. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blackett Level portal?

Blackett Level portal is a nineteenth-century entrance structure associated with coal mining operations in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006414.

Who is responsible for protecting Blackett Level portal?

Blackett Level portal 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 1006414.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blackett Level portal?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Allen smelt mill, flue system and chimneys (3.6 km), Holmslinn lead mine, 200m south east of Holmes (3.7 km), Earthwork and buried remains of Stublick Colliery, immediately south east of Stublick (4.4 km).

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