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Coalcleugh lead rake is a linear worked vein of lead ore in the Pennine uplands of Northumberland, representing extensive medieval and post-medieval mining activity in the region. The rake consists of a substantial excavated trough following the natural lead-bearing mineral vein, with associated spoil heaps and surface disturbance indicative of long-term exploitation. Mining at Coalcleugh is documented from at least the medieval period and continued through the early modern era, reflecting the importance of lead extraction in the northern English uplands. The monument preserves significant archaeological evidence of the techniques and scale of pre-industrial lead mining, with the physical landscape still bearing the characteristic marks of pick and shovel working and ore processing.
Coalcleugh lead rake is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015833. View the official record →
Coalcleugh lead rake is a linear worked vein of lead ore in the Pennine uplands of Northumberland, representing extensive medieval and post-medieval mining activity in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015833.
Coalcleugh lead rake 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 1015833.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead (2 km), Carrshield lead mines and ore works (2.2 km), Park Level lead mine with ore works on Killhope Burn (3.3 km).
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