Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEngine Sough and associated nucleated lead mine, 500m south of Mam Tor

Engine Sough and associated nucleated lead mine, 500m south of Mam Tor

England
List entry 1014596
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Engine Sough is a lead mine drainage system located approximately 500 metres south of Mam Tor in Derbyshire. The sough represents the application of industrial drainage technology to lead mining operations in the Peak District, dating from the early modern period when such engineering solutions became necessary to access deeper ore deposits. The associated nucleated mining settlement reflects the concentration of workers and infrastructure required to support extraction and processing activities at this location. The site constitutes significant evidence of the technical and social organisation of lead mining in one of England's principal mining regions.

Engine Sough and associated nucleated lead mine, 500m south of Mam Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014596. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Engine Sough and associated nucleated lead mine, 500m south of Mam Tor?

Engine Sough is a lead mine drainage system located approximately 500 metres south of Mam Tor in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014596.

Who is responsible for protecting Engine Sough and associated nucleated lead mine, 500m south of Mam Tor?

Engine Sough and associated nucleated lead mine, 500m south of Mam Tor 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 1014596.

What other scheduled monuments are near Engine Sough and associated nucleated lead mine, 500m south of Mam Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Tong bowl barrow and long barrow (6.3 km), Standing cross known as Wheston Cross (6.8 km), Bowl barrow on Withery Low (7.1 km).

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