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Raleigh's Cross iron mine is a medieval or post-medieval extractive site located in Somerset, situated approximately 310 metres south-east of Heather House. The monument represents evidence of iron working activity during the medieval or early modern period, reflecting the exploitation of local iron ore resources in the region. The site's physical remains constitute an archaeological record of historical mining practices, though detailed documentation of its specific operational chronology and technical features remains limited in the scholarly literature. As a designated ancient monument, it forms part of the broader archaeological heritage documenting Somerset's industrial and economic development during the medieval and early modern periods.
Raleigh's Cross iron mine, 310m south east of Heather House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021351. View the official record →
Raleigh's Cross iron mine is a medieval or post-medieval extractive site located in Somerset, situated approximately 310 metres south-east of Heather House. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021351.
Raleigh's Cross iron mine, 310m south east of Heather House 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 1021351.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Huish Champflower Barrow (0.3 km), Carnarvon New Pit iron mine and section of mineral railway trackbed, 300m south west of Heather House (0.5 km), World War II pillbox 100m west of Ralegh's Cross Hotel (1.3 km).
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