Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNorthern Dale lead mines

Northern Dale lead mines

England
List entry 1021431
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Northern Dale lead mines is a complex of lead mining workings located in Derbyshire in the East Midlands of England. The mines represent medieval and post-medieval extraction activity, with evidence of ore processing and underground working characteristic of lead mining operations in the Peak District, a region historically significant for metal production. The site comprises surface features including mining pits, spoil heaps, and associated infrastructure that document the development of lead extraction techniques over several centuries. The workings form part of the broader medieval mining heritage of the Derbyshire lead field, which supplied ore to both local and distant markets during the medieval period and beyond.

Northern Dale lead mines is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021431. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Northern Dale lead mines?

Northern Dale lead mines is a complex of lead mining workings located in Derbyshire in the East Midlands of England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021431.

Who is responsible for protecting Northern Dale lead mines?

Northern Dale lead mines 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 1021431.

What other scheduled monuments are near Northern Dale lead mines?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ivet Low bowl barrow (6.3 km), Round Low bowl barrow (6.4 km), Bowl barrow on Carsington Pasture, 800m south east of Brassington Brickworks (6.8 km).

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