Archaeological sites · North East England
Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill
In or near Hunstanworth.
Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
Tim Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope · 9.3 km
About
Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site is significant for its historical association with lead smelting processes. It provides insight into the industrial practices of the region during its operational period. Visitors can observe the remains of the smeltmill and its surroundings, contributing to the understanding of the area's mining heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7797, -2.1335
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Stanhope
- Postcode
- DL13 2DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope — 9.3 km
Sources
- osm: n6893848244 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17674500 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill?
- Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 2DG), in the parish of Stanhope.
- What is Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill?
- Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill?
- The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 2DG.
- Is Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill a protected site?
- Yes — Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 2DG. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.