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Stone Edge smelt mill is a scheduled ancient monument located at Moss Farm in Derbyshire, representing industrial archaeology from the early modern period of English lead and silver smelting. The site comprises the structural remains of a smelting works associated with mineral extraction and processing in the Peak District, an area historically significant for non-ferrous metal production. The monument dates from the sixteenth or seventeenth century, reflecting the expansion of lead mining operations in Derbyshire during this era. The physical remains include archaeological evidence of the furnace structures and associated infrastructure typical of early smelting mills before the introduction of later industrial processes.
Stone Edge smelt mill at Moss Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020718. View the official record →
Stone Edge smelt mill is a scheduled ancient monument located at Moss Farm in Derbyshire, representing industrial archaeology from the early modern period of English lead and silver smelting. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020718.
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.
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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