Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNewburgh Level at Red Rake Mine

Newburgh Level at Red Rake Mine

England
List entry 1007030
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newburgh Level at Red Rake Mine is a mining feature located in Derbyshire that represents industrial activity related to mineral extraction in the region. The level constitutes an underground passage driven horizontally into the hillside, a characteristic engineering approach used in English mining to access ore deposits and facilitate drainage of workings. The site is designated as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its historical importance to the understanding of Derbyshire's mining heritage. The feature dates from the period of lead and fluorspar mining activity that characterised the Peak District and surrounding areas, though the precise dating of this particular level would depend on detailed archaeological investigation and historical records specific to the Red Rake Mine operation.

Newburgh Level at Red Rake Mine is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007030. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newburgh Level at Red Rake Mine?

Newburgh Level at Red Rake Mine is a mining feature located in Derbyshire that represents industrial activity related to mineral extraction in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007030.

Who is responsible for protecting Newburgh Level at Red Rake Mine?

Newburgh Level at Red Rake Mine 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 1007030.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newburgh Level at Red Rake Mine?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nether Haddon medieval settlement and part of an open field system, Romano-British field system and lead mining remains, 600m south west of Haddon Hall (8 km), Bowl barrow on Haddon Fields (8.1 km), Rowsley Bridge (8.3 km).

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