Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHudgill lead mine bingsteads, 200m north east of Hudgill Farm

Hudgill lead mine bingsteads, 200m north east of Hudgill Farm

England
List entry 1017449
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Hudgill lead mine bingsteads is a group of spoil heaps and mining remains located near Hudgill Farm in Cumberland, England. The site represents the physical evidence of lead mining activity in the region, with the bingsteads comprising the characteristic mounds of waste material discarded during ore extraction and processing. The monument reflects the industrial exploitation of the Pennine lead deposits, which intensified during the post-medieval period, particularly from the sixteenth century onwards. The preservation of these earthworks provides material testimony to the scale and methods of lead mining operations in this part of northern England.

Hudgill lead mine bingsteads, 200m north east of Hudgill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017449. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hudgill lead mine bingsteads, 200m north east of Hudgill Farm?

Hudgill lead mine bingsteads is a group of spoil heaps and mining remains located near Hudgill Farm in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017449.

Who is responsible for protecting Hudgill lead mine bingsteads, 200m north east of Hudgill Farm?

Hudgill lead mine bingsteads, 200m north east of Hudgill Farm 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 1017449.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hudgill lead mine bingsteads, 200m north east of Hudgill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fletcheras Rake lead workings (3 km), Moated site, 340m north east of Moorwell Bridge (3.7 km), Whitesike and Bentyfield lead mines and ore works (3.8 km).

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