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Feldon Smelt Mill is a scheduled ancient monument located in Durham, England, representing industrial archaeology of the post-medieval period. The site comprises the remains of a lead and silver smelting works that operated during the early modern period, reflecting the region's significant involvement in metal extraction and processing. The surviving structures include evidence of furnaces and associated industrial features characteristic of smelting operations. The monument records the technological and economic importance of mineral working in Durham during this era of English industrial development.
Feldon Smelt Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015861. View the official record →
Feldon Smelt Mill is a scheduled ancient monument located in Durham, England, representing industrial archaeology of the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015861.
Feldon Smelt Mill 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 1015861.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lead mining remains at Ramshaw (3.5 km), Edmundbyers Cross, Muggleswick Common, 1460m west of Heather Lea (3.7 km), Blanchland Premonstratensian Abbey (3.8 km).
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