Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCobscar calamine house on Cobscar Rake, 770m east of Cobscar Mill

Cobscar calamine house on Cobscar Rake, 770m east of Cobscar Mill

England
List entry 1020043
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cobscar calamine house is a historic industrial structure located on Cobscar Rake in Yorkshire, associated with the extraction and processing of calamine ore during the early modern period. The building represents evidence of the region's mineral exploitation, particularly the working of zinc-bearing deposits that were economically significant in the local landscape. Its location east of Cobscar Mill places it within a broader industrial complex that served the mineral extraction industries of the area. The site is recorded as an ancient monument reflecting its archaeological and historical importance to understanding Yorkshire's industrial heritage.

Cobscar calamine house on Cobscar Rake, 770m east of Cobscar Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020043. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cobscar calamine house on Cobscar Rake, 770m east of Cobscar Mill?

Cobscar calamine house is a historic industrial structure located on Cobscar Rake in Yorkshire, associated with the extraction and processing of calamine ore during the early modern period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020043.

Who is responsible for protecting Cobscar calamine house on Cobscar Rake, 770m east of Cobscar Mill?

Cobscar calamine house on Cobscar Rake, 770m east of Cobscar Mill 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 1020043.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cobscar calamine house on Cobscar Rake, 770m east of Cobscar Mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bolton Castle (2.2 km), Cairn 255m south west of Moor House Farm (2.8 km), Keld Heads lead smelt mill and mine complex (3.2 km).

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