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Hillcarr Sough is a mineral drainage adit in Derbyshire that forms part of the lead and fluorspar mining infrastructure of the Peak District. The sough, a characteristic underground watercourse designed to drain mineral workings, dates from the early modern period and represents the sophisticated engineering systems developed to extract and process ore. Associated with the sough are a lime kiln and a paved track, features typical of mining complexes where limestone was calcined for use in lead processing and beneficiation. Together these elements document the industrial landscape of Derbyshire's important mining heritage, reflecting the substantial investment in infrastructure required for profitable mineral extraction during this period.
Hillcarr Sough and associated lime kiln and paved track is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015204. View the official record →
Hillcarr Sough is a mineral drainage adit in Derbyshire that forms part of the lead and fluorspar mining infrastructure of the Peak District. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015204.
Hillcarr Sough and associated lime kiln and paved track 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 1015204.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Harboro' Cave (8.6 km), Middleton Top winding engine house, wheels and wheel-pit (8.7 km), Railway embankment N of Wirksworth (8.8 km).
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