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Rotherhopefell lead and fluorspar mines and ore works is a complex of extractive and processing sites located in Cumberland, England, representing the industrial exploitation of mineral resources in the region. The mines and associated ore-working installations date primarily to the post-medieval period, reflecting the development of lead and fluorspar extraction as significant economic activities. The site comprises the physical remains of mining infrastructure, including shafts, levels, and ore-processing structures, which together document the technological and organisational methods employed in the extraction and initial processing of these valuable minerals. The monument contributes to the archaeological and historical record of Cumberland's mining heritage and the broader pattern of metalliferous mining development in northern England during the early modern and later periods.
Rotherhopefell lead and fluorspar mines and ore works is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015827. View the official record →
Rotherhopefell lead and fluorspar mines and ore works is a complex of extractive and processing sites located in Cumberland, England, representing the industrial exploitation of mineral resources in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015827.
Rotherhopefell lead and fluorspar mines and ore works 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 1015827.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Parkin's Stones round cairn on the summit of Benty Hill (3.2 km), Moated site, 340m north east of Moorwell Bridge (4.1 km), Fletcheras Rake lead workings (4.3 km).
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