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
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lead mill on the north bank of Bar Brook, located 80 metres east of its confluence with Sandyford Brook near Sheffield, Derbyshire, is a post-medieval industrial site associated with lead processing. The mill represents evidence of the region's historical exploitation of lead ore, which was extracted and processed in the Peak District and surrounding areas during the early modern period. The site's location on Bar Brook reflects the typical siting of such mills near watercourses, which provided essential power for grinding and processing operations. The surviving remains contribute to the archaeological record of Derbyshire's non-ferrous metal industries.

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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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, located 80 metres east of its confluence with Sandyford Brook near Sheffield, Derbyshire, is a post-medieval industrial site associated with lead processing. 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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