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Brightside lead mine is a post-medieval extractive site located in Derbyshire, representing the region's long history of metal mining. The mine workings, situated approximately eighty metres south-west of Brightside Cottage, form part of the extensive lead mining landscape that characterised the Peak District from the medieval period onwards, with significant intensification during the post-medieval era. The site comprises surface features typical of lead mining activity, including mine shafts and associated spoil heaps that evidence the extraction and processing methods employed during its period of operation. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site is recognised for its archaeological value in documenting the development of mining technology and the economic importance of lead extraction to the region.
Brightside lead mine, 80m south west of Brightside Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018688. View the official record →
Brightside lead mine is a post-medieval extractive site located in Derbyshire, representing the region's long history of metal mining. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018688.
Brightside lead mine, 80m south west of Brightside Cottage 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 1018688.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Conksbury deserted medieval settlement (7.8 km), Rowsley Bridge (7.8 km), Bowl barrow on Haddon Fields (8 km).
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