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Hill's Venture lead mine is a scheduled ancient monument located in Derbyshire that represents the industrial archaeology of lead extraction in the English Peak District. The mine dates from the post-medieval period and reflects the significant lead mining activity that characterised the region from the sixteenth century onwards. The site preserves physical evidence of the mining operations, including surviving remains of the extraction workings and associated features typical of small-scale lead mining ventures of this era. Hill's Venture exemplifies the historical importance of Derbyshire's mineral wealth to the economy and industrial development of England during the early modern period.
Hill's Venture lead mine is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017650. View the official record →
Hill's Venture lead mine is a scheduled ancient monument located in Derbyshire that represents the industrial archaeology of lead extraction in the English Peak District. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017650.
Hill's Venture lead mine 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 1017650.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow known as Priestcliffe Low, 200m west of Low End Farm (7.4 km), Five Wells chambered tomb (8.2 km), Standing cross in the churchyard of St Michael and All Angels (8.3 km).
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