© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)
Sargill ore hearth lead smelt mill is a post-medieval industrial site located on North Rigg in Yorkshire, associated with the nearby Sargill Lead Mine. The structure represents evidence of lead smelting activity in the region during the period when mineral extraction and processing formed a significant part of the local economy. The ore hearth and smelt mill installations reflect the technological practices employed for processing lead ore in this upland area, with the site's proximity to the mine demonstrating the integrated nature of extraction and primary processing at this location.
Sargill ore hearth lead smelt mill, on North Rigg, 340m south east of Sargill Lead Mine is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018338. View the official record →
Sargill ore hearth lead smelt mill is a post-medieval industrial site located on North Rigg in Yorkshire, associated with the nearby Sargill Lead Mine. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018338.
Sargill ore hearth lead smelt mill, on North Rigg, 340m south east of Sargill 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 1018338.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn on Force Ing, west of Whitfield Gill (3.1 km), Bow Bridge 90m east of Bowbridge Hill (4 km), Gayle Mill, its outbuildings and associated water system (4.2 km).
Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.
Research the area around Sargill ore hearth lead smelt mill, on North Rigg, 340m south east of Sargill Lead Mine