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Charterhouse lead works is a Romano-British mining and metallurgical site located in the Mendip Hills of Somerset. The site represents evidence of systematic lead extraction and processing during the Roman period, when the Mendips were among the principal sources of lead for the Roman Empire. Archaeological investigation has revealed remains of mining infrastructure, smelting facilities, and associated structures dating to the first and second centuries AD. The site's significance lies in its demonstration of Roman industrial organisation and the exploitation of mineral resources in Britain during the occupation period.
Charterhouse lead works is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006127. View the official record →
Charterhouse lead works is a Romano-British mining and metallurgical site located in the Mendip Hills of Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006127.
Charterhouse lead 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 1006127.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duck decoy east of Barrow Wood Lane (7.2 km), Bracelet Cave (7.4 km), Badger Hole, Wookey (8.1 km).
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