Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLangley and Blagill lead smeltmills, flue and chimney

Langley and Blagill lead smeltmills, flue and chimney

England
List entry 1018211
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Langley and Blagill lead smeltmills, flue and chimney is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of lead smelting works located in Northumberland. The site dates to the post-medieval period and represents the industrial heritage of lead extraction and processing in the North Pennines. The surviving structures include flues and a chimney associated with the smelting operation, features characteristic of early modern metalworking sites designed to conduct smoke and fumes away from the furnaces. These remains testify to the regional importance of lead mining and metallurgical industries during their period of operation.

Langley and Blagill lead smeltmills, flue and chimney is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018211. View the official record →

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What is Langley and Blagill lead smeltmills, flue and chimney?

Langley and Blagill lead smeltmills, flue and chimney is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of lead smelting works located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018211.

Who is responsible for protecting Langley and Blagill lead smeltmills, flue and chimney?

Langley and Blagill lead smeltmills, flue and chimney 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 1018211.

What other scheduled monuments are near Langley and Blagill lead smeltmills, flue and chimney?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork and buried remains of Stublick Colliery, immediately south east of Stublick (0.9 km), Bridge at Haydon Bridge (3.2 km), Staward pele (3.3 km).

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