Archaeological sites · North West England
Force Crag mines and barytes mill and a prehistoric cairnfield
In or near Braithwaite.
Force Crag mines and barytes mill and a prehistoric cairnfield — archaeological site in Above Derwent, Allerdale, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Force Crag mines and barytes mill and a prehistoric cairnfield is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Above Derwent, Allerdale, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.5831°, -3.2426°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Force Crag Mine SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Buttermere Fells SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Force Crag mines and barytes mill, along with a prehistoric cairnfield, is located in North-East England. It is designated as a scheduled monument and is part of several Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), including Force Crag Mine SSSI, River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI, and Buttermere Fells SSSI. The site reflects significant industrial and prehistoric heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5831, -3.2426
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17664054 (CC0)
- commons: Above Derwent - Force Crag mines and barytes mill and a prehistoric cairnfield - 20160914121819.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Force Crag mines and barytes mill and a prehistoric cairnfield?
- Force Crag mines and barytes mill and a prehistoric cairnfield is in North-East England, United Kingdom.
- What is Force Crag mines and barytes mill and a prehistoric cairnfield?
- Force Crag mines and barytes mill and a prehistoric cairnfield — archaeological site in Above Derwent, Allerdale, England, UK.
- How do I get to Force Crag mines and barytes mill and a prehistoric cairnfield?
- Its coordinates are 54.5831°, -3.2426°.
- Is Force Crag mines and barytes mill and a prehistoric cairnfield a listed building?
- Force Crag mines and barytes mill and a prehistoric cairnfield is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Force Crag mines and barytes mill and a prehistoric cairnfield a protected site?
- Yes — Force Crag mines and barytes mill and a prehistoric cairnfield is part of the Force Crag Mine SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Force Crag mines and barytes mill and a prehistoric cairnfield free to visit?
- Yes, Force Crag mines and barytes mill and a prehistoric cairnfield is free to enter.