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Brandon Walls lead mine and ore works is a scheduled ancient monument located in Durham, England, representing the industrial exploitation of lead ore deposits in the region. The site comprises the physical remains of mining and processing infrastructure that dates to the medieval and early modern periods, when lead extraction was a significant economic activity in northern England. The workings include evidence of both underground mining activity and surface ore processing facilities, reflecting the technological methods employed during the exploitation of these mineral resources. Brandon Walls forms part of the broader pattern of non-ferrous metal mining that characterised parts of County Durham during the medieval period and beyond.
Brandon Walls lead mine and ore works is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015831. View the official record →
Brandon Walls lead mine and ore works is a scheduled ancient monument located in Durham, England, representing the industrial exploitation of lead ore deposits in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015831.
Brandon Walls lead mine and ore works 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 1015831.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp at High Northgate (1.4 km), Cambokeels medieval site (3.2 km), Enclosure NW of Old Park House (3.4 km).
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