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Marrick ore hearth lead smeltmill is a post-medieval lead-smelting site located in Swaledale, North Yorkshire. The smeltmill dates from the seventeenth century and represents the industrial exploitation of the lead ore deposits that were extensively worked in the Pennines during this period. The site comprises the remains of ore-hearth structures typical of early modern lead-smelting operations, where local ores were processed before being transported for further refining. The monument contributes to understanding the archaeological landscape of lead mining and metalworking in the Yorkshire Dales during the early modern era.
Marrick ore hearth lead smeltmill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015824. View the official record →
Marrick ore hearth lead smeltmill is a post-medieval lead-smelting site located in Swaledale, North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015824.
Marrick ore hearth lead smeltmill 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 1015824.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn at Juniper Gill, Ellerton Moor (3.6 km), Cup marked stone on Stainton Moor above White Bog (3.7 km), Grinton ore hearth lead smelt mill, flue, fuel store and associated earthworks (4.2 km).
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