Historic houses · North East England
Smelting Mill
In or near Alston.
Smelting Mill — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Curtis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alston · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Smelting Mill is a historic house 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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Official information
Nenthead Mines is a historic site near Alston, UK, featuring remnants of the lead and zinc mining industry, including mine entrances and buildings. The area is known for its unique geology and rare plant life, with most of it designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Visitors can explore Carrs Mine during designated Open Days with guided tours provided by volunteers.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Smelting Mill is a historic site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This mill is notable for its industrial heritage, reflecting the region's historical significance in metal production. It is a designated site of interest, showcasing the technological advancements of its era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.7840, -2.3370
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 7.5 km
- Official site
- www.nentheadmines.com
Sources
- osm: way/496520825 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Smelting Mill?
- Smelting Mill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3PB), in the parish of Alston Moor.
- What is Smelting Mill?
- Smelting Mill — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Smelting Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3PB.
- Is Smelting Mill a protected site?
- Yes — Smelting Mill is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Smelting Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Smelting Mill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Smelting Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3PB.