Archaeological sites · North East England
Sharnberry Lead Mine
In or near Stanhope.
Sharnberry Lead Mine — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Frosterley · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sharnberry 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: Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sharnberry Lead Mine is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It represents historical lead mining activities in the region, providing insights into the industrial practices of the past. The site is of interest for its archaeological significance rather than architectural features.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6724, -1.9815
- Nearest railway station
- Frosterley — 6.2 km
Sources
- osm: way/201773785 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sharnberry Lead Mine?
- Sharnberry Lead Mine is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Sharnberry Lead Mine?
- Sharnberry Lead Mine — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sharnberry Lead Mine?
- The nearest railway station is Frosterley, about 6.2 km away. Its coordinates are 54.6724°, -1.9815°.
- Is Sharnberry Lead Mine a protected site?
- Yes — Sharnberry Lead Mine is part of the Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sharnberry Lead Mine free to visit?
- Yes, Sharnberry Lead Mine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sharnberry Lead Mine?
- The nearest railway station is Frosterley, about 6.2 km away.