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Lead workings in High Tor Recreation Ground is a scheduled ancient monument comprising evidence of medieval and post-medieval lead mining activity in the Matlock area of Derbyshire. The workings include visible surface features such as mining shafts, spoil heaps, and associated extractive remains that testify to the exploitation of lead ore deposits in this locality across several centuries. Lead mining formed a significant component of Derbyshire's mineral economy from the medieval period onwards, and the High Tor workings represent part of this broader industrial heritage. The site's designation reflects the archaeological importance of preserved lead extraction features in understanding the region's mining history and the development of extractive industries in the English Midlands.
Lead workings in High Tor Recreation Ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009710. View the official record →
Lead workings in High Tor Recreation Ground is a scheduled ancient monument comprising evidence of medieval and post-medieval lead mining activity in the Matlock area of Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009710.
Lead workings in High Tor Recreation Ground 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 1009710.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of Nether Ratchwood and Rantor lead mines, 200m west of Old Lane (4.2 km), Middleton Top winding engine house, wheels and wheel-pit (4.3 km), Standing cross in the churchyard of St Mary's Church (5.1 km).
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