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Upper Slatesike lead mine and ore works is a lead mining and processing site located near Black Dub in Cumberland, England. The site represents the industrial exploitation of mineral resources in the Lake District during the post-medieval period, when lead mining became an established extractive industry in the region. The remains comprise evidence of mining activity and associated ore processing infrastructure typical of small-scale lead workings of this era. The site is designated as an ancient monument reflecting its archaeological and historical significance as a record of Cumberland's mining heritage.
Upper Slatesike lead mine and ore works, 750m north east of Black Dub is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015837. View the official record →
Upper Slatesike lead mine and ore works is a lead mining and processing site located near Black Dub in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015837.
Upper Slatesike lead mine and ore works, 750m north east of Black Dub 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 1015837.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cashwell hush and lead mining remains (0.6 km), Silverband mine aerial ropeway, brake house and inclined plane (4.7 km), Prehistoric hut circle settlement, associated field system and a medieval shieling 2.35km south west of Great Dun Fell radio transmitting station (5.1 km).
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