Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Smelting Mill (Lead)
In or near Hawkswick.
Smelting Mill (Lead) — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Steve Partridge — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Smelting Mill (Lead) 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: River Wharfe SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Wharfedale SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Smelting Mill (Lead) is an archaeological site located in North-West England. It represents the industrial heritage of lead smelting, showcasing the processes used in metal extraction during its operational period. The site provides insight into the region's historical mining activities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.1706, -2.0707
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Kettlewell with Starbotton
- Postcode
- BD23 5HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- osm: way/637529063 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Smelting Mill (Lead)?
- Smelting Mill (Lead) is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 5HZ), in the parish of Kettlewell with Starbotton.
- What is Smelting Mill (Lead)?
- Smelting Mill (Lead) — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Smelting Mill (Lead)?
- Drivers can use postcode BD23 5HZ.
- Is Smelting Mill (Lead) a protected site?
- Yes — Smelting Mill (Lead) is part of the River Wharfe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Wharfedale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Smelting Mill (Lead) free to visit?
- Yes, Smelting Mill (Lead) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Smelting Mill (Lead)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 5HZ. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.