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Coniston copper mines is a complex of early modern mining workings located in the Lake District, Lancashire, representing significant copper extraction activity from the sixteenth century onwards. The site comprises surface features including shafts, levels, and spoil heaps that reflect the technological and operational methods employed during the period of active exploitation. The mines are evidence of the expansion of metal mining in northern England during the early modern period, when copper demand increased substantially for military and industrial purposes. The surviving archaeological remains contribute to understanding the development of mining practices and the landscape exploitation of the Lake District fells during this era.
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 early modern mining workings located in the Lake District, Lancashire, representing significant copper extraction activity from the sixteenth century onwards. 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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