Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Thomas' Work Elizabethan copper mine 320m north west of Grey Buttress

St Thomas' Work Elizabethan copper mine 320m north west of Grey Buttress

England
List entry 1019940
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England
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Overview

History & significance

St Thomas' Work is a Elizabethan copper mine located in Cumberland, England, approximately 320 metres north-west of Grey Buttress. The site represents evidence of early modern mining enterprise during the sixteenth century, when copper extraction was developing as a significant industrial activity in the English Lake District and surrounding regions. The physical remains at the site include surface workings and associated mining features characteristic of Elizabethan-period extraction techniques. As a designated ancient monument, St Thomas' Work contributes to the archaeological record of early industrial development in northern England.

St Thomas' Work Elizabethan copper mine 320m north west of Grey Buttress is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019940. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Thomas' Work Elizabethan copper mine 320m north west of Grey Buttress?

St Thomas' Work is a Elizabethan copper mine located in Cumberland, England, approximately 320 metres north-west of Grey Buttress. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019940.

Who is responsible for protecting St Thomas' Work Elizabethan copper mine 320m north west of Grey Buttress?

St Thomas' Work Elizabethan copper mine 320m north west of Grey Buttress 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 1019940.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Thomas' Work Elizabethan copper mine 320m north west of Grey Buttress?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long Work 16th and 17th century copper mines, 400m north west of Waterfall Buttress (0.4 km), Dale Head copper mine 300m north east of Dale Head (1.2 km), Dale Head copper mine dressing floors and associated buildings 400m north of Dale Head (1.2 km).

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