Mines & mining heritage · North East England
Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead
In or near Alston.
Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead — Scheduled lead mine in Alston Moor, Eden, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alston · 7.5 km
- Free entry
About
Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead is a place of interest in the Scottish Lowlands. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.5 km away. Postcode area CA9.
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Official information
Nenthead Mines is a historic site near Alston, UK, showcasing the remnants of the lead and zinc mining industry in the North Pennines. Visitors can explore mine entrances, watercourses, and buildings, and the area is known for its unique geology and rare plant life. Guided trips into Carrs Mine are available on designated Open Days.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead, located in the Scottish Lowlands within Alston Moor (postcode CA9), are designated as a scheduled monument. This site is part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is adjacent to the River Eden and Tributaries Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 54.7826, -2.3384
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 7.5 km
- Official site
- www.nentheadmines.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17674913 (CC0)
- commons: Guide to the Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead?
- Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3PB), in the parish of Alston Moor.
- What is Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead?
- Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead — Scheduled lead mine in Alston Moor, Eden, England, UK.
- How do I get to Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3PB.
- Is Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead a listed building?
- Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead a protected site?
- Yes — Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3PB.