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Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

Keld heads lead smelt mill

In or near Aysgarth.

♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

Keld heads lead smelt mill — a historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Keldheads Lead Mine - geograph.org.uk - 7536917

Robert Struthers — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Redmire · 3.3 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Keld heads lead smelt mill is a historic house located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Keld Heads Lead Smelt Mill is a historic site located in Yorkshire. This former lead smelting facility is notable for its industrial heritage, reflecting the region's mining history.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.3125, -1.8793
Parish
Preston-under-Scar
Postcode
DL8 4AF
Parliamentary constituency
Richmond and Northallerton
Nearest railway station
Redmire3.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Keld heads lead smelt mill?
Keld heads lead smelt mill is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 4AF), in the parish of Preston-under-Scar.
What is Keld heads lead smelt mill?
Keld heads lead smelt mill — a historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Keld heads lead smelt mill?
The nearest railway station is Redmire, about 3.3 km away. The nearest town is Aysgarth. Drivers can use postcode DL8 4AF.
Is Keld heads lead smelt mill a protected site?
Yes — Keld heads lead smelt mill is part of the Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Keld heads lead smelt mill?
The nearest railway station is Redmire, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 4AF.