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Remains of Nether Ratchwood and Rantor lead mines is an ancient monument consisting of the worked remains of lead extraction sites located near Old Lane in Derbyshire. The mines date to the medieval period and later, reflecting the region's long history of lead working which made Derbyshire a significant centre of metal production. The site comprises surface evidence of mining activity, including worked ground and associated features typical of lead extraction operations. These remains contribute to our understanding of medieval and post-medieval industrial practice in the Midlands and the exploitation of Derbyshire's mineral resources during this period.
Remains of Nether Ratchwood and Rantor lead mines, 200m west of Old Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009712. View the official record →
Remains of Nether Ratchwood and Rantor lead mines is an ancient monument consisting of the worked remains of lead extraction sites located near Old Lane in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009712.
Remains of Nether Ratchwood and Rantor lead mines, 200m west of Old Lane 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 1009712.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross in the churchyard of St Mary's Church (1 km), Ivet Low bowl barrow (2.5 km), Medieval settlement and part of an open field system, 250m north west of Callow Hall (3.4 km).
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