Archaeological sites · North West England
Lead Mines
In or near Haigh.
Lead Mines — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Philip Platt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Adlington · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lead Mines is a archaeological located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Lead Mines memorial commemorates the crew of the Wellington Bomber Z8799 that crashed on Anglezarke Moor during World War II. It features a metal column with an inscription honoring the six individuals who lost their lives in the incident.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lead Mines are an archaeological site located in North-West England. They are notable for their historical significance in lead extraction and processing, contributing to the region's industrial heritage. The site reflects the extensive mining activities that took place in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6438, -2.5607
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Chorley
- Parish
- Anglezarke
- Postcode
- PR6 9DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chorley
- Nearest railway station
- Adlington — 4.4 km
- Official site
- www.iwm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1988307274 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lead Mines?
- Lead Mines is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR6 9DQ), in the parish of Anglezarke.
- What is Lead Mines?
- Lead Mines — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lead Mines?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR6 9DQ.
- Is Lead Mines a protected site?
- Yes — Lead Mines is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Lead Mines free to visit?
- Yes, Lead Mines is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lead Mines?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR6 9DQ.