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Mohopehead leadmine and ore works is a scheduled ancient monument located in Northumberland that represents the industrial exploitation of lead ore deposits in the region. The site comprises the remains of mining and processing infrastructure associated with lead extraction, reflecting the economic importance of metalworking to the local and broader medieval and post-medieval economy. The physical remains visible at the site include evidence of mining activity and ore working facilities, which document the techniques and scale of lead production during its period of operation. Such leadmines form an important class of archaeological monument illustrating the development of extractive industries in northern England.
Mohopehead leadmine and ore works is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016349. View the official record →
Mohopehead leadmine and ore works is a scheduled ancient monument located in Northumberland that represents the industrial exploitation of lead ore deposits in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016349.
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.
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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