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Carrshield lead mines and ore works is a complex of extractive industrial sites located in Northumberland, representing the exploitation of lead and associated minerals from the medieval period onwards. The workings comprise open cast extraction pits, underground shafts, and associated ore processing infrastructure characteristic of lead mining operations in the Pennine region. The site reflects the long history of metal extraction in this area, with evidence of activity spanning several centuries as demand for lead fluctuated according to economic conditions and technological developments. The surviving remains include both structural features and the landscape modifications created through centuries of mining activity, making the site significant for understanding the development of extractive industries in northern England.
Carrshield lead mines and ore works is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015849. View the official record →
Carrshield lead mines and ore works is a complex of extractive industrial sites located in Northumberland, representing the exploitation of lead and associated minerals from the medieval period onwards. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015849.
Carrshield lead mines 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 1015849.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coalcleugh lead rake (2.2 km), Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead (4 km), Mohopehead leadmine and ore works (4.5 km).
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