Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLady's Rake lead mine

Lady's Rake lead mine

England
List entry 1015834
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lady's Rake lead mine is a post-medieval extraction site located in Durham, England. The mine represents the exploitation of lead ore deposits that were worked during the early modern period, reflecting the region's mineral wealth and the commercial mining practices of that era. The site retains physical evidence of the mining operations, including surface features characteristic of lead mining activity typical of northern England during this period of industrial development.

Lady's Rake lead mine is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015834. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lady's Rake lead mine?

Lady's Rake lead mine is a post-medieval extraction site located in Durham, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015834.

Who is responsible for protecting Lady's Rake lead mine?

Lady's Rake 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 1015834.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lady's Rake lead mine?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Green Hurth lead mine and ore works (2.7 km), Burnt mound 570m east of Widdy Bank Farm (5.8 km), Hut circle and enclosure 350m north west of Tarn Dub (6.9 km).

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