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Thornhill's lead level is a mining monument located near Kiplings Cottage in Yorkshire, England. The site represents evidence of lead extraction activity, a significant industry in Yorkshire's mineral-rich upland regions during the post-medieval period. Lead levels, or horizontal mine workings, were characteristic of the mining techniques employed in this area to access ore deposits efficiently. The monument survives as a visible feature of the Yorkshire mining landscape and contributes to the archaeological record of regional mineral exploitation.
Thornhill's lead level, 500m north of Kiplings Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018231. View the official record →
Thornhill's lead level is a mining monument located near Kiplings Cottage in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018231.
Thornhill's lead level, 500m north of Kiplings Cottage 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 1018231.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A group of seven carved rocks and four small cairns, south of Eller Edge Nook and 730m ENE of High Lathe, Skyreholme (4.1 km), Rock with at least 30 cup marks, some joined by groove marks, near gate into Larnshaw from Forest Road, 420m north of High Lathe, Skyreholme (4.4 km), Rock with 30 to 40 cup marks and some groove marks in the wall at the west side of Black Hill Road, 610m ESE of New Dam, Skyreholme (4.4 km).
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