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Remains of Nether Ratchwood and Rantor lead mines is a scheduled ancient monument situated in Derbyshire, comprising the surface workings and subsurface remains of lead extraction sites that operated during the medieval and post-medieval periods. The mines represent important evidence of the region's historic mineral extraction economy, with surface features including mining spoil heaps and associated ground disturbance characteristic of traditional lead mining practice. The site lies west of Old Lane in an area historically rich in lead ore deposits, reflecting the significant mineral resources that made Derbyshire a centre of lead production over several centuries.
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 a scheduled ancient monument situated in Derbyshire, comprising the surface workings and subsurface remains of lead extraction sites that operated during the medieval and post-medieval periods. 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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