Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWilliam Gill 19th century colliery on Stonesdale Moor

William Gill 19th century colliery on Stonesdale Moor

England
List entry 1018368
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England
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Overview

History & significance

William Gill is a nineteenth-century colliery site located on Stonesdale Moor in Yorkshire, England. The site represents the industrial exploitation of coal resources in the North Pennines during the nineteenth century, a period of significant expansion in extractive industries across northern England. The remains comprise physical evidence of coal mining infrastructure characteristic of small-scale colliery operations of this era. The site is designated as an ancient monument reflecting its historical importance to understanding the industrial archaeology and economic development of the Yorkshire uplands during the nineteenth century.

William Gill 19th century colliery on Stonesdale Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018368. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is William Gill 19th century colliery on Stonesdale Moor?

William Gill is a nineteenth-century colliery site located on Stonesdale Moor in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018368.

Who is responsible for protecting William Gill 19th century colliery on Stonesdale Moor?

William Gill 19th century colliery on Stonesdale Moor 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 1018368.

What other scheduled monuments are near William Gill 19th century colliery on Stonesdale Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Blakethwaite Dams (3.1 km), West Stonesdale lead mine and ore works (3.4 km), Blakethwaite Smelt Mill and dressing floors (3.9 km).

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