Archaeological sites · North East England
Old Smelting Mill
In or near Arkle Town.
Old Smelting Mill — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Smelting Mill 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Arkengarthdale, Gunnerside and Reeth Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Smelting Mill is an archaeological site located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance in the region's industrial development, particularly related to metal smelting processes.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4278, -2.0074
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Arkengarthdale
- Postcode
- DL11 6RL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
Sources
- osm: node/5159236822 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Smelting Mill?
- Old Smelting Mill is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DL11 6RL), in the parish of Arkengarthdale.
- What is Old Smelting Mill?
- Old Smelting Mill — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Smelting Mill?
- Drivers can use postcode DL11 6RL.
- Is Old Smelting Mill a protected site?
- Yes — Old Smelting Mill is part of the Arkengarthdale, Gunnerside and Reeth Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Old Smelting Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Old Smelting Mill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Smelting Mill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL11 6RL. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.