Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMohopehead leadmine and ore works

Mohopehead leadmine and ore works

England
List entry 1016349
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mohopehead leadmine and ore works is a scheduled ancient monument located in Northumberland, representing the industrial exploitation of lead deposits in the North Pennines during the post-medieval period. The site comprises the physical remains of mining and ore processing infrastructure associated with lead extraction, which formed part of the broader mining activity characteristic of this historically important mineral-producing region. The leadmine installations reflect the technological approaches and labour-intensive methods employed in early modern metal extraction before the advent of large-scale industrial mechanisation. The survival of structural remains at Mohopehead provides archaeological evidence for understanding the development and operational character of lead mining enterprises in northern England.

Mohopehead leadmine and ore works is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016349. View the official record →

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What is Mohopehead leadmine and ore works?

Mohopehead leadmine and ore works is a scheduled ancient monument located in Northumberland, representing the industrial exploitation of lead deposits in the North Pennines during the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016349.

Who is responsible for protecting Mohopehead leadmine and ore works?

Mohopehead leadmine and ore works 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 1016349.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mohopehead leadmine and ore works?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ninebanks tower house (3.4 km), Hudgill lead mine bingsteads, 200m north east of Hudgill Farm (4.1 km), Carrshield lead mines and ore works (4.5 km).

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