Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDale Head copper mine 300m north east of Dale Head

Dale Head copper mine 300m north east of Dale Head

England
List entry 1019943
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Dale Head copper mine is a recorded ancient monument located approximately 300 metres north-east of Dale Head in Cumberland, England. The site represents evidence of metalworking activity during the early modern period, when copper extraction became increasingly important to the English economy. The mine workings themselves comprise surface and subsurface features typical of early mineral extraction, reflecting the technological and organisational approaches to mining during this period. The monument forms part of the broader landscape of metal mining activity in the Lake District and North West England, areas which were exploited for their ore deposits from the medieval period onwards.

Dale Head copper mine 300m north east of Dale Head is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019943. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dale Head copper mine 300m north east of Dale Head?

Dale Head copper mine is a recorded ancient monument located approximately 300 metres north-east of Dale Head in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019943.

Who is responsible for protecting Dale Head copper mine 300m north east of Dale Head?

Dale Head copper mine 300m north east of Dale Head 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 1019943.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dale Head copper mine 300m north east of Dale Head?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dale Head copper mine dressing floors and associated buildings 400m north of Dale Head (0.4 km), Long Work 16th and 17th century copper mines, 400m north west of Waterfall Buttress (0.7 km), St Thomas' Work Elizabethan copper mine 320m north west of Grey Buttress (1.2 km).

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