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Lead mines and smeltmills at Moulds Side west of Langthwaite is a complex of industrial archaeological remains located in Swaledale, North Yorkshire. The site comprises evidence of lead mining and associated smelting operations dating primarily to the medieval and early modern periods, reflecting the region's importance as a centre of lead extraction. The physical remains include mine workings, spoil heaps, and the structural traces of smeltmills where ore was processed, demonstrating the technological practices employed in lead metallurgy during this era. These monuments contribute significantly to the understanding of medieval and post-medieval extractive industries in the Pennines.
Lead mines and smeltmills at Moulds Side west of Langthwaite is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015854. View the official record →
Lead mines and smeltmills at Moulds Side west of Langthwaite is a complex of industrial archaeological remains located in Swaledale, North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015854.
Lead mines and smeltmills at Moulds Side west of Langthwaite 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 1015854.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two adjacent ring cairns on Low Moor, 310m north west of High Eskeleth (2.1 km), Lead mines, ore works and smeltmills at Old Gang on Reeth High Moor (2.9 km), Surrender lead smelt mill (3.9 km).
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