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Haltcliffe copper smelter is a post-medieval industrial monument located near High Wath Ford in Cumberland. The site comprises the remains of copper smelting works together with an associated leat constructed to supply water power to the operation. Dating to the sixteenth or seventeenth century, the monument represents the development of non-ferrous metal processing in the Lake District region during a period of expanding mineral extraction and industrial activity. The physical remains and water management infrastructure reflect the technological and organisational requirements of early modern copper production.
Haltcliffe copper smelter and associated leat immediately east of High Wath Ford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019957. View the official record →
Haltcliffe copper smelter is a post-medieval industrial monument located near High Wath Ford in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019957.
Haltcliffe copper smelter and associated leat immediately east of High Wath Ford 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 1019957.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 275m south east of High Wath Ford (0.3 km), Round cairn 390m west of Linewath (0.7 km), Rospow Hills prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system 740m south west of High Wath Ford (0.9 km).
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