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

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

England
List entry 1020181
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wood Mine cobalt works is an ancient monument located near White Barn Farm in Cheshire, England. The site represents industrial activity associated with cobalt extraction and processing, reflecting the mineral resources exploited in the region during the post-medieval period. The cobalt works and associated mines constitute evidence of early modern mining enterprise in Cheshire, a county with a recorded history of metalliferous mineral extraction. The surviving physical features of the workings provide archaeological testimony to the methods and scale of cobalt production during this industrial phase.

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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Questions & answers

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

Wood Mine cobalt works is an ancient monument located near White Barn Farm in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020181.

Who is responsible for protecting Wood Mine cobalt works and associated mines, 340m east of White Barn Farm?

Wood Mine cobalt works and associated mines, 340m east of White Barn Farm 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 1020181.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wood Mine cobalt works and associated mines, 340m east of White Barn Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 450m south-east of Capesthorne Hall (5 km), Bowl barrow 370m east-south-east of Bearhurst Farm (5.9 km), Two bowl barrows 390m and 320m south-south-west of Home Farm (6.9 km).

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