Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong Work 16th and 17th century copper mines, 400m north west of Waterfall Buttress

Long Work 16th and 17th century copper mines, 400m north west of Waterfall Buttress

England
List entry 1019944
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long Work is a 16th and 17th century copper mine located approximately 400 metres north west of Waterfall Buttress in Cumberland, England. The site represents evidence of early modern mineral extraction activities in the Lake District, a region that saw intensified copper mining during this period as demand for the metal increased. The mine workings, identifiable as surface features characteristic of this era of mining practice, contribute to the archaeological record of Tudor and Stuart period industrial activity in the upland landscape of north west England.

Long Work 16th and 17th century copper mines, 400m north west of Waterfall Buttress is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019944. View the official record →

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What is Long Work 16th and 17th century copper mines, 400m north west of Waterfall Buttress?

Long Work is a 16th and 17th century copper mine located approximately 400 metres north west of Waterfall Buttress in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019944.

Who is responsible for protecting Long Work 16th and 17th century copper mines, 400m north west of Waterfall Buttress?

Long Work 16th and 17th century copper mines, 400m north west of Waterfall Buttress 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 1019944.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long Work 16th and 17th century copper mines, 400m north west of Waterfall Buttress?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Thomas' Work Elizabethan copper mine 320m north west of Grey Buttress (0.4 km), Dale Head copper mine 300m north east of Dale Head (0.7 km), Dale Head copper mine dressing floors and associated buildings 400m north of Dale Head (0.8 km).

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