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Green Hurth lead mine and ore works is a scheduled ancient monument located in Durham, England, comprising the remains of lead mining and ore processing operations. The site represents industrial activity associated with lead extraction, a significant economic activity in the North of England during the medieval and post-medieval periods. The surviving features include physical evidence of mining workings and associated structures related to ore beneficiation, reflecting the technical practices employed in lead production during its period of operation. The monument is protected in recognition of its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of medieval to early modern mineral extraction and metalworking in the region.
Green Hurth lead mine and ore works is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015836. View the official record →
Green Hurth lead mine and ore works is a scheduled ancient monument located in Durham, England, comprising the remains of lead mining and ore processing operations. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015836.
Green Hurth lead mine and ore works 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 1015836.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lady's Rake lead mine (2.7 km), Perry's Dam (8.9 km), Lead rake workings on Flinty Fell, 800m north west of Flinty Quarry (9.8 km).
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