Nenthead Mines

Places of Interest Nearby

Rampghill mine

Adit

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Rampgill mine is a disused lead mine at Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England UK Grid Reference: NY78184351 It was one of the most extensive and productive mines in Nenthead. Rampghill mine is situated 1,100 feet northwest of Nenthead Mines.

St John the Evangelist

Church

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St John the Evangelist is a church, which is situated 2,700 feet northwest of Nenthead Mines.

Ashgill Force

Waterfall

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Ashgill Force is a waterfall near Alston, Cumbria, England. The fall is located on Ashgill Beck and is reasonably easily accessible from the B6277 or from Garrigill village, downstream of the fall. Ashgill Force is situated 2½ miles southwest of Nenthead Mines.

Places in the Area

Nenthead

Village

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Nenthead in the county of Cumbria is one of England's highest villages, at around 1,437 feet. It was not built until the middle of the 18th century and was one of the earliest purpose-built industrial villages in Britain.

Coalcleugh

Hamlet

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Coalcleugh is a hamlet in Northumberland, England. It is situated in the Pennines between Penrith and Hexham. In the past it was well known as a lead mining centre. Coalcleugh is situated 1½ miles northeast of Nenthead Mines.

Garrigill

Village

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Garrigill, Cumbria is a small village in the North Pennine region of the UK, situated on the banks and close to the source of the River South Tyne. Historically part of Cumberland, today it is within the Garrigill ward of the civil parish of Alston Moor within Westmorland and Furness. Garrigill is situated 2½ miles southwest of Nenthead Mines.

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