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Engine Vein opencast copper mine, 150m north of Warden's Cottage

England
List entry 1020191
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1020191
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
1.29 hectares
Grid reference
SJ 86041 77483
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Engine Vein opencast copper mine is a scheduled ancient monument located near Warden's Cottage in Cheshire. The site represents evidence of copper extraction activity, reflecting the exploitation of metalliferous resources in the region during the early modern period. The opencast workings visible at the monument indicate the shallow mining techniques employed to extract copper ore from accessible deposits. This site contributes to understanding the history of non-ferrous metal mining in northwest England and the development of extractive industries beyond the better-documented lead and coal operations of the area.

Engine Vein opencast copper mine, 150m north of Warden's Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020191. View the official record →

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What is Engine Vein opencast copper mine, 150m north of Warden's Cottage?

Engine Vein opencast copper mine is a scheduled ancient monument located near Warden's Cottage in Cheshire.

Who is responsible for protecting Engine Vein opencast copper mine, 150m north of Warden's Cottage?

Engine Vein opencast copper mine, 150m north of Warden's Cottage 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 1020191.

What other scheduled monuments are near Engine Vein opencast copper mine, 150m north of Warden's Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 230m west-south-west of Birtles Hall (3 km), Bowl barrow 200m north-east of Capesthorne Hall (4.9 km), Bowl barrow 450m south-east of Capesthorne Hall (5.1 km).

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Monuments
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Battlefields
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Roman Britain
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Domesday
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Civil War
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Geology
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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Bowl barrow 230m west-south-west of Birtles Hall
3 km
Bowl barrow 200m north-east of Capesthorne Hall
4.9 km
Bowl barrow 450m south-east of Capesthorne Hall
5.1 km
Earthwork remains of a medieval hall, chapel and settlement, 290m south east of Capesthorne Hall
5.2 km
Bowl barrow 370m east-south-east of Bearhurst Farm
5.6 km
Three early medieval cross shafts in West Park
6 km
Two bowl barrows 390m and 320m south-south-west of Home Farm
7.4 km
Bowl barrow 500m south-south-west of Home Farm
7.5 km
The ground beneath

The bedrock under Engine Vein opencast copper mine, 150m north of Warden's Cottage

Engine Vein opencast copper mine, 150m north of Warden's Cottage stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.

The wider landscape

Around Engine Vein opencast copper mine, 150m north of Warden's Cottage

Battle of Winwick (also known as Battle of Red Bank) 1648Battle (1648) · ~19.5 milesBattle of Nantwich 1644Battle (1644) · ~20.4 miles
Domesday entry for Alderley, Cheshire →
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