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Cashwell hush and lead mining remains is a Scheduled Monument in Cumberland representing evidence of lead extraction activities dating from the medieval period through to the early modern era. The site preserves physical traces of hushing, a mining technique in which water was directed across hillsides to expose ore deposits, alongside associated lead workings. The landscape bears the characteristic scars and channels created by this water-powered extraction method, which was widely employed in mineralised areas of northern England. These remains constitute important archaeological evidence of the development of lead mining technology and exploitation of Cumberland's mineral resources during the medieval and post-medieval periods.
Cashwell hush and lead mining remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015838. View the official record →
Cashwell hush and lead mining remains is a Scheduled Monument in Cumberland representing evidence of lead extraction activities dating from the medieval period through to the early modern era. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015838.
Cashwell hush and lead mining remains 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 1015838.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Upper Slatesike lead mine and ore works, 750m north east of Black Dub (0.6 km), Silverband mine aerial ropeway, brake house and inclined plane (5.3 km), Maiden Way Roman Road, Melmerby Fell from Bank Rigg northwards to Rowgill Burn (5.5 km).
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