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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 represents evidence of lead ore processing activities typical of the region's mining heritage, dating to the early modern period when lead extraction and smelting formed a significant element of Derbyshire's economy. The remains consist of archaeological deposits and structural features associated with smelting operations, preserving evidence of the technical processes and industrial landscape of lead production during this era. This monument contributes to our understanding of early modern non-ferrous metal working in the English Midlands and the development of industrial practices in rural contexts.
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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