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Greenburn copper mines is an ancient monument located in Lancashire, England, comprising copper mining workings and associated ore processing infrastructure. The site represents industrial activity from the early modern period, reflecting the exploitation of copper deposits in this region. The monument includes evidence of both extractive operations and the processing facilities necessary to render the ore suitable for smelting or sale. The site contributes to the archaeological record of non-ferrous metal mining in Lancashire and demonstrates the technological and organisational practices employed in early copper extraction.
Greenburn copper mines and associated ore processing works is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020925. View the official record →
Greenburn copper mines is an ancient monument located in Lancashire, England, comprising copper mining workings and associated ore processing infrastructure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020925.
Greenburn copper mines and associated ore processing 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 1020925.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman road in Wrynose Bottom (1.2 km), Long Intakes medieval dispersed settlement and associated kiln 370m south of Fell Foot (1.3 km), Coniston copper mines (3.1 km).
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