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Calamine mining remains south of Glovers Field is a scheduled ancient monument representing evidence of non-ferrous metal extraction in Somerset. The site comprises surface and subsurface features associated with the historical mining of calamine ore, a zinc carbonate mineral historically worked in the Mendip region. The remains date to the post-medieval period, reflecting the long tradition of metalworking exploitation in Somerset's geological landscape. The monument survives as surface disturbance and mining workings that contribute to understanding the industrial archaeology and economic activity of the area during this period.
Calamine mining remains, south of Glovers Field is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1461274. View the official record →
Calamine mining remains south of Glovers Field is a scheduled ancient monument representing evidence of non-ferrous metal extraction in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1461274.
Calamine mining remains, south of Glovers Field 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 1461274.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duck decoy, west of Nyland Hill (7.1 km), Westbury Camp, slight univallate hillfort, 750m north of Stokewood Cottage (7.6 km), Wayside cross at Stoughton Cross (8 km).
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