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Bonsall Leys lead mines is a complex of lead mining workings located in Derbyshire, England, representing the exploitation of the region's mineral resources during the medieval and early modern periods. The site comprises surface features including mining shafts, spoil heaps, and associated earthworks that evidence centuries of mineral extraction activity. Lead mining in this area formed part of the substantial mining industry that developed across the Derbyshire lead field from at least the medieval period onwards, with extraction continuing into the early modern era. The physical remains at Bonsall Leys preserve evidence of historical mining practices and contribute to understanding the economic and industrial development of the Peak District region.
Bonsall Leys lead mines is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017755. View the official record →
Bonsall Leys lead mines is a complex of lead mining workings located in Derbyshire, England, representing the exploitation of the region's mineral resources during the medieval and early modern periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017755.
Bonsall Leys lead mines 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 1017755.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carsington Pasture, Nickalum, Perserverance, West Head, Break Hollow and other small mines and medieval field boundaries (3.9 km), Medieval settlement and part of an open field system, 250m north west of Callow Hall (5.2 km), Callow Hall moated site (5.3 km).
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