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Whitesike and Bentyfield lead mines and ore works is a complex of lead mining and processing sites located in Cumberland, England, dating primarily to the post-medieval period. The remains comprise evidence of extractive activity and associated ore processing infrastructure characteristic of lead mining operations in the northern English uplands. The site represents the industrial exploitation of local mineral resources during a period of significant expansion in metal mining. The physical remains include mine workings, spoil heaps, and structural features relating to the beneficiation and preparation of lead ore for smelting.
Whitesike and Bentyfield lead mines and ore works is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015832. View the official record →
Whitesike and Bentyfield lead mines and ore works is a complex of lead mining and processing sites located in Cumberland, England, dating primarily to the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015832.
Whitesike and Bentyfield lead mines and ore works 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 1015832.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fletcheras Rake lead workings (1.2 km), Lead rake workings on Flinty Fell, 800m north west of Flinty Quarry (2 km), Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead (3.3 km).
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