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Coniston copper mines is a complex of mining workings located in the Lake District, Lancashire, representing significant medieval and early modern copper extraction activity. The mines, which operated from at least the medieval period through to the early modern era, comprise surface features including shafts, levels, and spoil heaps that survive as landscape monuments. The workings are historically important as evidence of non-ferrous metal mining in northern England and reflect the development of mining technology and organisation during their period of use. The site's physical remains contribute substantially to understanding the economic and industrial heritage of the Lake District region.
Coniston copper mines is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003055. View the official record →
Coniston copper mines is a complex of mining workings located in the Lake District, Lancashire, representing significant medieval and early modern copper extraction activity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003055.
Coniston copper mines 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 1003055.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairns on Foul Scrow (1 km), Yewdale lime kiln 380m south west of Low Yewdale (2.4 km), Cairns and enclosure on The Rigg, Banishead (2.8 km).
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