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Borrowdale graphite mines is an ancient monument comprising mining remains and an associated grinding mill located northwest of Seathwaite in Cumberland. The mines represent the exploitation of graphite deposits that were discovered and worked from the sixteenth century onwards, making this site significant to the history of English mineral extraction and industrial development. The physical remains include evidence of mining operations and a grinding mill structure, reflecting the processing methods employed to prepare graphite for commercial use. This site documents an important phase in the exploitation of Borrowdale's natural resources during the early modern period and beyond.
Borrowdale graphite mines and associated grinding mill, 660m north west of Seathwaite is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019941. View the official record →
Borrowdale graphite mines is an ancient monument comprising mining remains and an associated grinding mill located northwest of Seathwaite in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019941.
Borrowdale graphite mines and associated grinding mill, 660m north west of Seathwaite 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 1019941.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dale Head copper mine 300m north east of Dale Head (3.1 km), Dale Head copper mine dressing floors and associated buildings 400m north of Dale Head (3.3 km), Romano-British farmstead 200m west of Lambing Knott (5.1 km).
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