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Gorseydale lead mines is an ancient monument in Derbyshire comprising the remains of lead mining workings located north of Moor Farm. The site represents evidence of metalliferous extraction activity within the Derbyshire lead mining field, a region of significant industrial importance from the medieval period onwards. The physical remains consist of surface features associated with lead ore extraction and processing, typical of small-scale mining operations characteristic of this landscape. The monument is designated for its archaeological value in demonstrating the extent and character of lead mining activity in the Peak District.
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 an ancient monument in Derbyshire comprising the remains of lead mining workings located north of Moor Farm. 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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