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Upper Slatesike lead mine and ore works is a post-medieval extractive industrial site located in Cumberland, approximately 750 metres north-east of Black Dub. The site comprises remains of lead mining and ore processing infrastructure dating to the early modern period, reflecting the region's significant role in metal extraction and the development of industrial techniques during this era. The physical remains include features associated with both underground mining operations and surface ore treatment facilities typical of early modern lead working sites in northern England. This monument represents an important example of the economic activities and technological practices that characterised Cumberland's mineral extraction 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 post-medieval extractive industrial site located in Cumberland, approximately 750 metres north-east of Black Dub. 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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