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Rotherhopefell lead and fluorspar mines and ore works is a historic mining complex located in Cumberland, England, representing the exploitation of mineral resources across several centuries. The site comprises extensive remains of lead and fluorspar extraction and processing, reflecting the significant mining activity that occurred in this region during the medieval and post-medieval periods. The physical character of the monument includes evidence of underground workings, ore processing facilities, and ancillary structures associated with the mining operations. This site is designated as an ancient monument due to its archaeological importance and its role in documenting the history of metal and mineral extraction in the Lake District and northwest England.
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 historic mining complex located in Cumberland, England, representing the exploitation of mineral resources across several centuries. 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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Rotherhopefell lead and fluorspar mines and ore works'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.
Rotherhopefell lead and fluorspar mines and ore works stands on Yoredale Group, bedrock that formed in the Bashkirian. The rock here is limestone with subordinate sandstone and argillaceous rocks.