Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMorley Park Works

Morley Park Works

England
List entry 1007039
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Morley Park Works is a complex of lead and silver mining remains located in Derbyshire, dating to the medieval and early modern periods. The site contains evidence of extensive underground workings and surface disturbance characteristic of the lead mining industry that flourished in the Derbyshire Peak District. The surviving features include mine shafts, spoil heaps, and associated infrastructure reflecting the extractive activities undertaken at this location over several centuries. As a scheduled monument, Morley Park Works represents an important archaeological record of Derbyshire's industrial heritage and the technical practices employed in precious metal extraction during the medieval and post-medieval eras.

Morley Park Works is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007039. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Morley Park Works?

Morley Park Works is a complex of lead and silver mining remains located in Derbyshire, dating to the medieval and early modern periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007039.

Who is responsible for protecting Morley Park Works?

Morley Park 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 1007039.

What other scheduled monuments are near Morley Park Works?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rykneld Street section of Roman road S of Ticknall Hill (3 km), Butterley Works blast furnaces, canal tunnel and underground wharf (3.2 km), Codnor Castle (5.4 km).

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