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Roman Gravels lead mine is a lead extraction site located in Shropshire that dates to the Roman period. The mine represents evidence of Roman mineral exploitation in Britain, reflecting the systematic extraction of lead, a valuable commodity for the Roman economy and military infrastructure. The site's physical remains consist of evidence of mining activity characteristic of Roman lead working practices in the region. Its designation as a heritage monument recognises the archaeological importance of Roman industrial activity and resource management in provincial Britain.
Roman Gravels lead mine is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018460. View the official record →
Roman Gravels lead mine is a lead extraction site located in Shropshire that dates to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018460.
Roman Gravels lead mine 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 1018460.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hyssington Mound & Bailey Castle (5.7 km), Site S of Bagbury (revealed by aerial photography) (7.1 km), Round barrow S of Linley Hall (7.2 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Roman Gravels lead mine's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Roman Gravels lead mine stands on Arenig Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Arenigian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.