Wood Mine cobalt works and associated mines, 340m east of White Barn Farm

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History & significance

Wood Mine cobalt works is a scheduled ancient monument located near White Barn Farm in Cheshire, representing the industrial heritage of early modern metal extraction. The site comprises evidence of cobalt mining and processing activities, reflecting the exploitation of mineral resources in this region during the post-medieval period. The cobalt works and associated mine workings are situated approximately 340 metres east of White Barn Farm and retain archaeological features indicative of the techniques and scale of early modern mining enterprise. The monument is designated for its significance in documenting the history of metalliferous mining in Cheshire and the technological practices employed in cobalt extraction during this period.

Wood Mine cobalt works and associated mines, 340m east of White Barn Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020181. View the official record →

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