Brandon Walls lead mine, Stanhope - County Durham (UA)

Mid-C19 lead mining complex situated on the east bank of the Rookhope Burn. The site was abandoned around 1903 and some elements of the complex are now in need of conservation action.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Brandon Walls lead mine and ore works

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1015831

Local Planning Authority:

County Durham (UA)

Site Type:

Industrial > Mineral extraction site

Location

Building Name:

Brandon Walls lead mine

Unitary Authority:

County Durham (UA)

Parish:

Stanhope

Parliamentary Constituency:

North West Durham

Region:

North East and Yorkshire

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not in use

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Private