Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCoalcleugh lead rake

Coalcleugh lead rake

England
List entry 1015833
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Coalcleugh lead rake is a linear mineral vein working located in the Northern Pennines near Weardale in Northumberland. The site represents lead mining activity dating from the post-medieval period, when the extraction of lead ore from surface veins became an established industry in this region. The rake itself comprises a trench or groove along the exposed mineral seam where miners extracted lead-bearing ore, leaving evidence of the extraction techniques employed during centuries of working. The site preserves important archaeological and industrial heritage relating to the non-ferrous metal mining that characterised the Northern Pennine landscape from the sixteenth century onwards.

Coalcleugh lead rake is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015833. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coalcleugh lead rake?

Coalcleugh lead rake is a linear mineral vein working located in the Northern Pennines near Weardale in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015833.

Who is responsible for protecting Coalcleugh lead rake?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coalcleugh lead rake?

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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