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Scordale Lead Mines
Hob Uid: 1267289
Location : Cumbria Eden Murton
Grid Ref : NY7582022410
Summary : Post medieval lead and barytes mining and the remains of their associated buildings, water management systems, hushes, trackways, tramways and dressing areas, which are collectively known as the Scordale Mines. These mines are located over a large area but mainly lie on the steep valley sides either side of Scordale Beck. In the upper reaches of Scordale, the Hilton Mines (NY 72 SE 14) lie on the east side of the valley and the Murton mines (NY 72 SE 13) on the west. Approximately 800 metres further down the west side of the valley lies the Mason Holes complex of mines (NY 72 SE 15). A further 900 metres down the west side of the valley is Lowfield Hush (NY 72 SE 10). The date when mining began at Scordale is unknown, although mining is known to have been undertaken at Hilton and Murton mines and Mason Holes during the 18th century. Both the Hilton and Murton Mines were worked for lead concentrates by the London Lead Company from 1824-76. Twenty years later the mines were re-opened by the Brough Barytes Company and again in 1912 by Scordale Barytes Limited. This firm ceased work in 1919 and the plant at Hilton was dismantled. In 1942 Warcop Military Training Area was established and many of the mining remains were deliberately destroyed during military exercises between 1960-80. For an account of the four individual mines please see the separate child records. Scheduled.
More information : Post medieval and modern lead and barytes mining in Scordale Valley. Scheduled. (1) Features relating to the lead and barytes mining are visible on air photographs and were transcribed as part of the Warcop Army Training Estate NMP project. (2) Listed. (3)

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Source details : The Lead Industry, Vol.1, Cumbria 10, 1992
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Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Worked in the C18
Monument End Date : 1799
Monument Start Date : 1700
Monument Type : Lead Mine
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Worked 1824-76
Monument End Date : 1876
Monument Start Date : 1824
Monument Type : Lead Mine, Mine Shaft
Evidence : Subterranean Feature

Monument Period Name : Victorian
Display Date : Re-opened in 1896
Monument End Date : 1896
Monument Start Date : 1896
Monument Type : Lead Mine, Barytes Mine, Mine Shaft, Crushing Mill, Buddle, Dressing Mill, Washing Floor, Dam
Evidence : Subterranean Feature, Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Early 20th Century
Display Date : Worked 1912-1919
Monument End Date : 1919
Monument Start Date : 1912
Monument Type : Lead Mine, Barytes Mine, Mine Shaft
Evidence : Subterranean Feature, Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Mid 20th Century
Display Date : Established in 1942
Monument End Date : 1942
Monument Start Date : 1942
Monument Type : Military Training Site
Evidence : Earthwork, Structure

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (National No.)
External Cross Reference Number : 27842
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NY 72 SE 18
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD SURVEY
Start Date : 1994-01-01
End Date : 1994-12-31

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Activity type : AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH INTERPRETATION
Start Date : 2002-01-01
End Date : 2002-12-31

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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 2005-01-01
End Date : 2010-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 2007-01-01
End Date : 2007-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Scordale Lead Mines