Archaeological sites · North East England
Burnhope Lead Mine
In or near Townfield.
Burnhope Lead Mine — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Burnhope Lead Mine 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: Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Burnhope Lead Mine is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features remnants of lead mining activities that reflect the region's industrial heritage. The site provides insights into the mining techniques and community life during its operational period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8347, -1.9950
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Muggleswick
- Postcode
- DH8 9NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Durham
Sources
- osm: node/9598377472 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burnhope Lead Mine?
- Burnhope Lead Mine is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH8 9NF), in the parish of Muggleswick.
- What is Burnhope Lead Mine?
- Burnhope Lead Mine — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burnhope Lead Mine?
- Drivers can use postcode DH8 9NF.
- Is Burnhope Lead Mine a protected site?
- Yes — Burnhope Lead Mine is part of the Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Burnhope Lead Mine free to visit?
- Yes, Burnhope Lead Mine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burnhope Lead Mine?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DH8 9NF. It sits within the North Durham parliamentary constituency.