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Red lead mill, lead smelt mill, and corn mill to the east of Nether Loads Farm is a complex of industrial structures in Derbyshire representing the diversified processing operations of the post-medieval period. The site comprises remains of lead smelting and milling facilities alongside a corn mill, reflecting the exploitation of local mineral resources and agricultural processing typical of the region's industrial heritage. The structures date from the early modern period, when lead working was a significant industry across the Derbyshire High Peak. The site's archaeological remains preserve evidence of the technological and economic practices that sustained rural industrial communities in this area.
Red lead mill, lead smelt mill, and corn mill to the east of Nether Loads Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009708. View the official record →
Red lead mill, lead smelt mill, and corn mill to the east of Nether Loads Farm is a complex of industrial structures in Derbyshire representing the diversified processing operations of the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009708.
Red lead mill, lead smelt mill, and corn mill to the east of Nether Loads Farm 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 1009708.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone Edge smelt mill at Moss Farm (2.6 km), Cairnfield 700m north east of Raven Tor (4.3 km), Cairn 450m north east of Raven Tor (4.5 km).
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