Old Powder Magazine, Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire

This building was built in c1804. It was used to store the black powder (explosives) used in the nearby C B lead mines. They were established by Charles Bathurst. This is a rare survival from the great leadmining industry of Arkengarthdale.

Location

North Yorkshire Arkengarthdale

Period

Georgian (1714 - 1836)

Tags

explosive mining lead Georgian (1714 - 1836)