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 lead extraction site located in County Durham, England, dating to the post-medieval period when lead mining became economically significant in the Pennine regions. The mine represents the industrial exploitation of mineral resources during the early modern era, reflecting the growing demand for lead in construction, plumbing, and other applications. The physical remains of the site include evidence of mining workings characteristic of pre-industrial extraction methods, which would have involved both surface and subsurface operations typical of small-scale lead mines of the period.

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 lead extraction site located in County Durham, England, dating to the post-medieval period when lead mining became economically significant in the Pennine regions. 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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