Archaeological sites · North East England
Allenheads Smelt Mill
In or near Hunstanworth.
Allenheads Smelt Mill — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Mike Quinn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Allenheads Smelt Mill is a archaeological located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Allendale Moors SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hexhamshire Moors SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Allenheads Smelt Mill is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It represents a significant industrial heritage, reflecting the area's historical mining activities. The site provides insight into the processes of smelting and metal production in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8124, -2.2342
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Allendale
- Postcode
- NE47 9HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
Sources
- osm: node/6652209130 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Allenheads Smelt Mill?
- Allenheads Smelt Mill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 9HE), in the parish of Allendale.
- What is Allenheads Smelt Mill?
- Allenheads Smelt Mill — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Allenheads Smelt Mill?
- Drivers can use postcode NE47 9HE.
- Is Allenheads Smelt Mill a protected site?
- Yes — Allenheads Smelt Mill is part of the Allendale Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Hexhamshire Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Allenheads Smelt Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Allenheads Smelt Mill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Allenheads Smelt Mill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 9HE. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.