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Snailbeach lead mine is a scheduled ancient monument located in Shropshire that represents the historical exploitation of lead ore deposits in the region. The mine workings, which include surface features such as shallow pits and linear erosion patterns characteristic of historical mining activity, date primarily from the medieval and early modern periods when lead extraction was economically significant. The site preserves evidence of the extractive techniques employed during these centuries, contributing to understanding of medieval industrial practice and mineral resource use in the English midlands. The designated monument encompasses the main mining area with its associated surface disturbances and archaeological deposits.
Snailbeach lead mine is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014866. View the official record →
Snailbeach lead mine is a scheduled ancient monument located in Shropshire that represents the historical exploitation of lead ore deposits in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014866.
Snailbeach 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 1014866.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Robury Ring: a small enclosed settlement on Wentnor Prolley Moor (9.3 km), Bowl barrow on Round Hill, 650m south-east of the site of Pole Cottage. (9.8 km), Round barrow S of Linley Hall (9.9 km).
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