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Raleigh's Cross iron mine is a medieval or post-medieval iron extraction site located in Somerset, England. The mine represents evidence of iron working activity in the region during periods when such small-scale extraction was undertaken to supply local ironworking needs. The site's precise dating and the extent of its operational period remain subjects for archaeological investigation. Its designation as an ancient monument reflects the historical importance of iron production in this part of Somerset, though detailed records of its specific output or operational dates are limited in the scholarly record.
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 iron extraction site located in Somerset, England. 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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