Nenthead
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Nenthead is a remote former lead-mining village in Cumbria, England, known for its high altitude, industrial heritage, and surrounding moorland landscapes.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Nenthead canonical | 1 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
former mining village
ⓘ
village ⓘ |
| ceremonialCounty | Cumbria NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| climate | cool and wet upland climate ⓘ |
| country | England ⓘ |
| economicHistory | developed as a lead-mining centre in the 18th and 19th centuries ⓘ |
| elevation |
approximately 437 metres above sea level
ⓘ
one of the highest villages in England ⓘ |
| formerIndustry |
lead smelting
ⓘ
zinc smelting ⓘ |
| formerOperator | London Lead Company NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| gridReference | NY781437 ⓘ |
| hasConservationStatus | scheduled ancient monument areas at Nenthead Mines ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
caravan and camping facilities
ⓘ
chapel ⓘ extensive mine workings ⓘ mine tunnels ⓘ miners’ housing ⓘ old spoil heaps ⓘ post office ⓘ primary school ⓘ shop ⓘ smelt mill remains ⓘ village hall ⓘ youth hostel ⓘ |
| hasHeritageSite | Nenthead Mines NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasRiver | River Nent NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasTrail | mining heritage trails ⓘ |
| historicalCounty | Cumberland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| knownFor |
high altitude
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industrial heritage ⓘ lead mining ⓘ moorland landscapes ⓘ zinc mining ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Alston Moor
NERFINISHED
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Cumbria ⓘ Nenthead Valley NERFINISHED ⓘ North Pennines NERFINISHED ⓘ North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| near |
Alston
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
County Durham border ⓘ Northumberland border ⓘ |
| partOf | Eden District NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| postalTown | Alston NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| region | North West England ⓘ |
| tourism |
cycling
ⓘ
industrial archaeology ⓘ walking ⓘ |
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