Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWatt's Grove Rake lead mines 520m north of Sweetknoll

Watt's Grove Rake lead mines 520m north of Sweetknoll

England
List entry 1019002
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Watt's Grove Rake is a lead mine located in Derbyshire, England, situated approximately 520 metres north of Sweetknoll. The site represents industrial mineral extraction activity characteristic of the Derbyshire lead mining industry, which was extensively developed from the medieval period onwards through the early modern era and into the industrial period. The rake, a geological feature formed by mineral-bearing veins, was worked for its lead deposits, and the associated surface remains reflect the extraction techniques and operations conducted over several centuries of exploitation.

Watt's Grove Rake lead mines 520m north of Sweetknoll is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019002. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Watt's Grove Rake lead mines 520m north of Sweetknoll?

Watt's Grove Rake is a lead mine located in Derbyshire, England, situated approximately 520 metres north of Sweetknoll. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019002.

Who is responsible for protecting Watt's Grove Rake lead mines 520m north of Sweetknoll?

Watt's Grove Rake lead mines 520m north of Sweetknoll 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 1019002.

What other scheduled monuments are near Watt's Grove Rake lead mines 520m north of Sweetknoll?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow known as Priestcliffe Low, 200m west of Low End Farm (9 km), Round cairn at Gospel Hillocks, Cowdale (9.6 km), Oval Cairn at Gospel Hillocks, Cowdale (9.7 km).

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