Keld Heads lead smeltmill and mine complex, Preston-under-Scar, Wensley / Preston-under-Scar - North Yorkshire Council (UA)
The mine complex displays a wide range of features associated with lead exploitation and processing. The site has been mined since the C12 but the present complex dates from C18 and C19. Invasive vegetation is being removed by the owners and some repairs have been carried out to the structures. Further work is necessary.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Keld Heads lead smelt mill and mine complex
- Heritage Category:
- Scheduled Monument
- List Entry Number:
- 1014763
- Local Planning Authority:
- North Yorkshire Council (UA)
- Site Type:
- Industrial > Mining industry site
Location
- Building Name:
- Keld Heads lead smeltmill and mine complex
- Locality:
- Preston-under-Scar
- Unitary Authority:
- North Yorkshire Council (UA)
- Parish:
- Wensley / Preston-under-Scar
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Richmond (Yorks)
- Region:
- North East and Yorkshire
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Very bad
- Occupancy / Use:
- Not applicable
- Priority:
- D - Slow decay; solution agreed but not yet implemented
- Previous Priority:
- D
- Ownership:
- Private
- Designation:
- Scheduled Monument and Listed Buildings - 2 grade II
- List Entry Number(s):
- 1014763 and 1179229; 1130869
Contact Details
Giles Proctor 01904 601981
