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Lead smelting site on Ramsley Moor, 600m south west of Foxlane Farm is a post-medieval industrial monument located in Derbyshire. The site comprises the remains of lead smelting works dating to the early modern period, reflecting the exploitation of the region's significant lead ore deposits. The physical evidence includes structural remains associated with smelting operations, which represent an important phase in the development of Derbyshire's extractive industries. This monument is designated for its archaeological and historical importance in understanding the evolution of lead processing technology and regional economic activity during the post-medieval era.
Lead smelting site on Ramsley Moor, 600m south west of Foxlane Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009709. View the official record →
Lead smelting site on Ramsley Moor, 600m south west of Foxlane Farm is a post-medieval industrial monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009709.
Lead smelting site on Ramsley Moor, 600m south west of Foxlane Farm 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 1009709.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield on Beeley Moor, east of Hell Bank Plantation (7.6 km), Cairnfield with enclosure, house platform and ring cairn 800m north east of Raven Tor (7.9 km), Medieval cross base 780m south west of Arkwright Plantation (7.9 km).
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