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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 →
Engine Vein opencast copper mine is a scheduled ancient monument located near Warden's Cottage in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020191.
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.
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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