Archaeological sites · North East England
Sandyford Lead Mine
In or near Townfield.
Sandyford Lead Mine — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Les Hull — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sandyford Lead Mine is a archaeological located in scotland-lowlands, 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: Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sandyford Lead Mine is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance related to lead mining in the region. The site provides insights into the mining practices and industrial history of Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8183, -2.0497
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Hunstanworth
- Postcode
- DH8 9XB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope — 8.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/9592958824 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Sea to Sea route
Mountain bike trails · 1.5 km
Townfield
Towns & cities · 2.2 km
Hunstanworth
Villages · 2.8 km
Tower house in the churchyard of St James's Church
Historic churches · 2.8 km
Q1200401
Country parks · 3.1 km
Baybridge Picnic Area
Natural landmarks · 3.2 km
Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor
National parks · 3.2 km
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Hunstanworth
Towns & cities · 3.3 km
Blanchland
Abbeys & priories · 3.3 km
The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel
Abbeys & priories · 3.3 km
The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel
Historic pubs · 3.3 km
House Adjacent To Abbey Gatehouse
Abbeys & priories · 3.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandyford Lead Mine?
- Sandyford Lead Mine is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH8 9XB), in the parish of Hunstanworth.
- What is Sandyford Lead Mine?
- Sandyford Lead Mine — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sandyford Lead Mine?
- The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH8 9XB.
- Is Sandyford Lead Mine a protected site?
- Yes — Sandyford Lead Mine is part of the Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sandyford Lead Mine free to visit?
- Yes, Sandyford Lead Mine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sandyford Lead Mine?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DH8 9XB. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.