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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 that represents the industrial heritage of lead smelting in the region. The mill dates from the post-medieval period and formed part of the broader lead-mining and processing landscape that characterised parts of Yorkshire during the early modern era. The surviving structures and associated archaeological remains document the methods and infrastructure of lead extraction and refinement that were economically significant to local communities. The site preserves physical evidence of the technical processes employed in lead smelting 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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What is Surrender lead smelt mill?

Surrender lead smelt mill is a scheduled ancient monument located in Yorkshire that represents 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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