Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSurrender lead smelt mill

Surrender lead smelt mill

England
List entry 1015411
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Surrender lead smelt mill is a scheduled ancient monument located in Yorkshire, representing the industrial heritage of lead smelting in the region. The site dates to the post-medieval period, reflecting the development of mineral extraction and processing that characterised the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding areas during the early modern era. The surviving remains consist of structural elements associated with the smelting process, including features typical of lead working sites of this period. The monument preserves evidence of the technical and economic importance of lead production to local and regional industries during its period of operation.

Surrender lead smelt mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015411. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Surrender lead smelt mill?

Surrender lead smelt mill is a scheduled ancient monument located in Yorkshire, representing the industrial heritage of lead smelting in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015411.

Who is responsible for protecting Surrender lead smelt mill?

Surrender lead smelt mill 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 1015411.

What other scheduled monuments are near Surrender lead smelt mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Linear earthwork at High Harker Hill (4.4 km), Ring cairn at Cogden Gill, 200m south of Grinton Lodge (6.2 km), Ring cairn at Cogden Gill, south east of Grinton Lodge (6.3 km).

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