Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBob Gin Pitt mine drainage system 520m south east of Wallington Hall

Bob Gin Pitt mine drainage system 520m south east of Wallington Hall

England
List entry 1020739
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bob Gin Pitt mine drainage system is a scheduled ancient monument located approximately 520 metres south-east of Wallington Hall in Northumberland. The site represents infrastructure associated with lead and other metal mining activity in the region, with the drainage system engineered to manage water extraction from underground workings. The monument dates to the post-medieval period when mining operations in this area were actively developed. The physical remains demonstrate the technical solutions employed by miners to facilitate extraction and maintain working conditions within the mine.

Bob Gin Pitt mine drainage system 520m south east of Wallington Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020739. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bob Gin Pitt mine drainage system 520m south east of Wallington Hall?

Bob Gin Pitt mine drainage system is a scheduled ancient monument located approximately 520 metres south-east of Wallington Hall in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020739.

Who is responsible for protecting Bob Gin Pitt mine drainage system 520m south east of Wallington Hall?

Bob Gin Pitt mine drainage system 520m south east of Wallington Hall 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 1020739.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bob Gin Pitt mine drainage system 520m south east of Wallington Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Capheaton tilery (2.2 km), Defended settlement, 450m NNW of Ferney Chesters (2.9 km), Standing stone and adjacent round cairn, 760m north east of East Shaftoe Hall (3.9 km).

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