Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone Edge smelt mill at Moss Farm

Stone Edge smelt mill at Moss Farm

England
List entry 1020718
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Stone Edge smelt mill at Moss Farm is a post-medieval non-ferrous metal working site located in Derbyshire. The site represents the industrial heritage of lead and silver smelting operations that flourished in the Peak District during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The surviving structures and archaeological remains reflect the technological processes employed in extracting and refining precious metals from locally mined ore. The monument's location at Moss Farm preserves evidence of the landscape-scale impact of early modern mining and metallurgical industries in this mineralised region.

Stone Edge smelt mill at Moss Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020718. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone Edge smelt mill at Moss Farm?

Stone Edge smelt mill at Moss Farm is a post-medieval non-ferrous metal working site located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020718.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone Edge smelt mill at Moss Farm?

Stone Edge smelt mill at Moss Farm 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 1020718.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone Edge smelt mill at Moss Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 600m south of Raven Tor (5.5 km), Section of Rykneld Street 80yds (70m) long N of Redleadmill Brook (5.8 km), Ring cairn and cairn 750m north west of Bumper Castle (5.8 km).

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