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 and Northallerton

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