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Gorseydale lead mines is a complex of lead mining workings located near Moor Farm in Derbyshire, England. The site represents the exploitation of lead ore deposits characteristic of the Derbyshire ore field, with evidence of both historic and potentially medieval or earlier extraction activity. The mines comprise surface features including mine shafts, spoil heaps, and associated structural remains that document the industrial history of lead mining in the region. The site's designation as an ancient monument reflects its archaeological significance as a record of metalworking industry and economic activity in Derbyshire across multiple historical periods.
Gorseydale lead mines, 300m north and 650m north west of Moor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016291. View the official record →
Gorseydale lead mines is a complex of lead mining workings located near Moor Farm in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016291.
Gorseydale lead mines, 300m north and 650m north west of Moor Farm 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 1016291.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Carsington Pasture, 800m south east of Brassington Brickworks (5.2 km), Carsington Pasture, Nickalum, Perserverance, West Head, Break Hollow and other small mines and medieval field boundaries (5.6 km), Standing cross in the churchyard of St Mary's Church (6.5 km).
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