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The lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead is a complex of industrial archaeological remains representing the nonferrous metal extraction industry of the northern Pennines. The site dates primarily from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, when Nenthead was an important centre of lead and silver mining in Cumberland. The remains comprise extensive mine workings, dressing floors where ore was processed, and associated smeltmill structures that reflect the technological and organisational sophistication of Georgian and Victorian mining operations. The landscape bears witness to the intensive exploitation of rich mineral veins and the integrated production system required to extract, concentrate and smelt lead ore on a substantial commercial scale.
Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015858. View the official record →
The lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead is a complex of industrial archaeological remains representing the nonferrous metal extraction industry of the northern Pennines. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015858.
Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead 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 1015858.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lead rake workings on Flinty Fell, 800m north west of Flinty Quarry (1.8 km), Coalcleugh lead rake (2 km), Perry's Dam (2 km).
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