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 an Elizabethan copper mine located in Cumberland, England, situated approximately 320 metres north-west of Grey Buttress. The site represents the early modern exploitation of copper ore deposits in the Lake District, reflecting the expansion of mining activity during the sixteenth century. The workings consist of surface features characteristic of Elizabethan-period mining operations, including evidence of ore extraction and processing typical of this period of English industrial development.

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 an Elizabethan copper mine located in Cumberland, England, situated 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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