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Lead mining remains at Ramshaw is an ancient monument situated in County Durham, comprising evidence of lead extraction activity in the region. The remains date primarily to the post-medieval period, reflecting the exploitation of the Durham lead ore deposits which became economically significant during the sixteenth and subsequent centuries. The site preserves physical traces of mining infrastructure typical of early modern extractive industries, including surface workings and associated landscape features. These remains contribute to the archaeological record of metalliferous mining in northern England and demonstrate the historical importance of lead production to the local economy.
Lead mining remains at Ramshaw is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015862. View the official record →
Lead mining remains at Ramshaw is an ancient monument situated in County Durham, comprising evidence of lead extraction activity in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015862.
Lead mining remains at Ramshaw 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 1015862.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tower house in the churchyard of St James's Church (1.8 km), Feldon Smelt Mill (3.5 km), Edmundbyers Cross, Muggleswick Common, 1460m west of Heather Lea (5.2 km).
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