Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Keld heads lead smelt mill
In or near Aysgarth.
Keld heads lead smelt mill — archaeological in england yorkshire.
Paul Buckingham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Redmire · 3.3 km
About
Keld heads lead smelt mill is a archaeological located in england yorkshire. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Keld Heads Lead Smelt Mill is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. It represents the remnants of a lead smelting operation, significant for understanding the region's industrial heritage. The site provides insight into the historical processes of lead extraction and smelting that were prominent in the area. Visitors can explore the remains and consider the impact of this industry on the local landscape and economy.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3125, -1.8793
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Preston-under-Scar
- Postcode
- DL8 4AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Redmire — 3.3 km
Sources
- osm: n7747547244 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17662708 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Keld heads lead smelt mill?
- Keld heads lead smelt mill is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 4AF), in the parish of Preston-under-Scar.
- What is Keld heads lead smelt mill?
- Keld heads lead smelt mill — archaeological in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Keld heads lead smelt mill?
- The nearest railway station is Redmire, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 4AF.
- Is Keld heads lead smelt mill a protected site?
- Yes — Keld heads lead smelt mill is part of the Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Keld heads lead smelt mill?
- The nearest railway station is Redmire, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 4AF.