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Haltcliffe copper smelter is a scheduled ancient monument located near High Wath Ford in Cumberland, comprising industrial remains associated with metal extraction and processing. The site includes a smelting works and an associated leat, or artificial water channel, positioned immediately to the east of the ford, which would have supplied water power essential to the smelting operation. The monument dates to the early modern period when copper working was undertaken in the Lake District and surrounding upland areas. The physical remains represent evidence of non-ferrous metal production during a period of significant industrial development in northern England.
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 scheduled ancient monument located near High Wath Ford in Cumberland, comprising industrial remains associated with metal extraction and processing. 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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