Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLead mill on north bank of Bar Brook, 80m east of confluence with Sandyford Brook

Lead mill on north bank of Bar Brook, 80m east of confluence with Sandyford Brook

England
List entry 1009705
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Lead mill on the north bank of Bar Brook is a post-medieval industrial site located in Derbyshire. The mill represents the exploitation of lead ore processing in the region during the early modern period, when the extraction and refinement of lead was a significant economic activity in the Derbyshire Peak District. The site's location adjacent to Bar Brook reflects the dependence of such mills on water power for their operations. The remains constitute an important archaeological record of the region's mining and metallurgical heritage.

Lead mill on north bank of Bar Brook, 80m east of confluence with Sandyford Brook is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009705. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lead mill on north bank of Bar Brook, 80m east of confluence with Sandyford Brook?

Lead mill on the north bank of Bar Brook is a post-medieval industrial site located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009705.

Who is responsible for protecting Lead mill on north bank of Bar Brook, 80m east of confluence with Sandyford Brook?

Lead mill on north bank of Bar Brook, 80m east of confluence with Sandyford Brook 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 1009705.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lead mill on north bank of Bar Brook, 80m east of confluence with Sandyford Brook?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield 700m north east of Raven Tor (6.7 km), Cairn 450m north east of Raven Tor (6.8 km), Triple cairn, cairnfield and bole sites extending south westwards from Raven Tor (7.1 km).

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