Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMaury Mine and Sough

Maury Mine and Sough

England
List entry 1412310
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Maury Mine and Sough is a lead mining complex located in Derbyshire that represents the region's long tradition of metal extraction. The site comprises both underground workings and an associated drainage sough, a horizontal adit constructed to facilitate water removal from the mine and enable deeper exploitation of ore deposits. Lead mining in Derbyshire intensified during the medieval and early modern periods, with many soughs constructed from the sixteenth century onwards to overcome the practical challenges of groundwater in deeper shafts. The physical remains at Maury exemplify the engineering solutions developed by miners to sustain productive operations across successive centuries of extraction.

Maury Mine and Sough is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1412310. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maury Mine and Sough?

Maury Mine and Sough is a lead mining complex located in Derbyshire that represents the region's long tradition of metal extraction. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1412310.

Who is responsible for protecting Maury Mine and Sough?

Maury Mine and Sough 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 1412310.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maury Mine and Sough?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement on the north western slopes of Cales Dale, 490m north west of Cales Farm (8.3 km), Benty Grange hlaew (8.8 km), Bee Low bowl barrow (9.3 km).

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